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1.7

Earthquake M 1.7 in the area of Ashford, Washington, 18 October 2026, 20:49 UTC

Recorded 10 d ago. Updated 22:49.

Magnitude
ml 1.7
Time (UTC)
20:49:11
Depth
7 km
Coordinates
46.811 N 121.945 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
22:49

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.7 was recorded at a depth of 7 km, near Ashford, on 18/10 at 20:49 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 6 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 1.7). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 7 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.4). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.4). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 7 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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