1.6

M1.6 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Amboy, Washington — May 19, 2026

2026-05-19 22:16:51 UTC (2026-05-19) · approx. 2:16 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM1.6(ml)
Time22:16 UTC≈ 2:16 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.876°, -122.464°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.88°, -122.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
1.6 ml
Depth
-0.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.8760°N
-122.4642°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw62248692
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
37
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
198.0°
Min Station Distance
0.065°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-20 21:25:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw62248692). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 19, 2026). M1.6 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Amboy, Washington — May 19, 2026. Retrieved June 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw62248692/