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M 2.68 earthquake — 25 km ENE of Yacolt, Washington

USGS reports a magnitude 2.68 earthquake located 25 km ENE of Yacolt, Washington (coordinates 45.9486666666667, -122.098833333333). Reported depth: 9.25 km. Source page published 2026-09-18T18:33:46.080Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
9/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

Small local earthquake indicates seismic activity in the area. At this magnitude and depth it is unlikely to cause damage, but it is relevant to local residents, seismic monitoring, and hazard records.

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