A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.8 was recorded near Concrete, Washington, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The seismic event occurred on May 7, 2026, at 5:20 a.m. UTC.
The quake’s epicenter was located approximately 1 kilometer west of Concrete, at coordinates 48.536°N, 121.773°W, and at a shallow depth of 0.19 kilometers (0.12 miles).
While the earthquake was relatively minor, residents in the area may have felt some shaking, classified as intensity IV on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale, which typically indicates light shaking that is felt indoors by many and may cause hanging objects to swing.
No reports of damage or injuries have been made in connection with this seismic event.
For more information, visit the U.S. Geological Survey’s earthquake event page at https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/uw62242697.