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M0.8 Depth: 4.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 4 km W of Carlsborg, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-22 22:13:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2025 at 22:13 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 4 km W of Carlsborg, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 22:13:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.08983, -123.23533
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower 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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