2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 4 km W of Yacolt, Washington — August 21, 2026

2026-08-21 23:42:55 UTC (2026-08-21) · approx. 3:42 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:42 UTC≈ 3:42 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.863°, -122.463°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.86°, -122.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-0.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.8630°N
-122.4628°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw714082892
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
251.0°
Min Station Distance
0.076°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 04:20:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw714082892). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 21, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 4 km W of Yacolt, Washington — August 21, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw714082892/