Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M2.8 earthquake 5 km ESE of Benton City, Washington
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 5 km ESE of Benton City, Washington at Feb 2, 2026, 23:32 UTC, at a depth of -0 km. The epicentre was 12 km (7 mi) WSW of Richland. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 2.8 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 2, 2026, 23:32 UTC |
| Depth | -0.2 km |
| Coordinates | 46.234, -119.422 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 10 km SSW of Tri-Cities, Washington | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 1.5 | 17 km ENE of Roosevelt, Washington | 66 km / 41 mi | depth -1 km | |
| 3.1 | 5 km WSW of Harrah, Washington | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 12 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.