M2.6 earthquake — 2 km E of Mount Vernon, Washington
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 2 km E of Mount Vernon, Washington on Sep 12, 2026 at 04:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 13 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 13.4 km |
| Coordinates | 48.421, -122.301 |
| Time | Sep 12, 04:17 UTC |
| Location | 2 km E of Mount Vernon, Washington |
| USGS event ID | uw714100441 |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.8 | 243 km | Sep 5, 11:09 UTC | 20 km E of Castle Rock, Washington |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.