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USGSSeptember 12, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 2 km E of Mount Vernon, Washington

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 2 km E of Mount Vernon, Washington at a depth of 13 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,936th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.6

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
2 km E of Mount Vernon, Washington
State
Washington
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
13.4 km
Time
2026-09-12 04:17:36 UTC
Felt reports
2 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2.7)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
48.421, -122.301
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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