M 3.0 Earthquake Off the Coast of Washington
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A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Washington on June 10, 2026, at a depth of 10 km, with no reported impacts.
What this NRCan earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on April 12, 2026 and geographically references off the coast of Washington. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A magnitude 3.0 ml earthquake struck off the coast of Washington on June 10, 2026, at 04:10:08 UTC. The event occurred at a depth of 10 km.
Location Details
The earthquake took place off the coast of Washington, at coordinates 46.9098 latitude and -129.2946 longitude. At a depth of 10 km, this is considered a shallow earthquake, which typically results in stronger shaking near the surface compared to deeper events.
Impact Assessment
There have been no felt reports for this earthquake, and no tsunami advisory has been issued.
What You Should Know
This minor earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.0, is often felt but rarely causes damage. Aftershocks may occur, and for safety, individuals in affected areas should be prepared by securing heavy items and knowing to drop, cover, and hold on during shaking.
Source
Information from USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000spg0
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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