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M0.7 Depth: 2.8 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 27 km S of Morton, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 19:39:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 27 km S of Morton, Washington (United States) on October 20, 2025 at 19:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 19:39:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.31083, -122.21417
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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