1.6

M1.6 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Yacolt, Washington — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 23:00:37 UTC (2026-09-16) · approx. 3:00 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM1.6(ml)
Time23:00 UTC≈ 3:00 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.841°, -122.468°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.84°, -122.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
1.6 ml
Depth
-0.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.8412°N
-122.4677°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw714103841
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
40
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
222.0°
Min Station Distance
0.064°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-17 16:35:32 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 1.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw714103841). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M1.6 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Yacolt, Washington — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw714103841/