2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 5 km S of Gorst, Washington — January 28, 2026

2026-01-28 22:06:56 UTC (2026-01-28) · approx. 2:06 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:06 UTC≈ 2:06 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates47.478°, -122.700°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 47.48°, -122.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-0.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
47.4785°N
-122.7000°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw62216427
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
321.0°
Min Station Distance
0.091°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-29 04:32:56 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw62216427). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 28, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 5 km S of Gorst, Washington — January 28, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw62216427/