M1.9 Depth: 23.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 4 km W of Bainbridge Island, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 10:14:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 4 km W of Bainbridge Island, Washington (United States) on August 6, 2025 at 10:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 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: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
23.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 10:14:26 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.63467, -122.58483
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.4 km
Shallow
23.4 km
23.4 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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