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M2.0 Earthquake 2 km E of Oak Harbor, WashingtonJuly 2, 2026

2026-07-02 10:50:54 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 2:50 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time10:50 UTC2:50 AM UTC-8
Depth26.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates48.294°, -122.605°
Felt by3DYFI responses
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 2, 2026 at 10:50 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 2 km E of Oak Harbor, Washington, at a depth of 26.0 km and coordinates 48.2938°, -122.6052°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 16.2 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 15 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 48.29°, -122.61°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 3 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M2.0 earthquake near 2 km E of Oak Harbor, Washington

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
26.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
48.2938°N
-122.6052°E
Felt Reports
3
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
2.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
uw714040321
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
63
Stations Used
52
Azimuthal Gap
29.0°
Min Station Distance
0.019°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-03 02:03:36 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 2.0 earthquake near Oak Harbor, Washington?

The magnitude 2.0 earthquake that struck 2 km E of Oak Harbor, Washington on July 2, 2026 at 10:50 UTC had a depth of 26.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw714040321). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 2, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 2 km E of Oak Harbor, WashingtonJuly 2, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw714040321/