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M1.4 Depth: 21.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-12 20:54:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2025 at 20:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
21.5 km
UTC time
2025-06-12 20:54:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.17167, -119.56767
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.5 km
Shallow
21.5 km
21.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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