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M1.8 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 1 km W of Selah, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 04:10:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 04:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 1 km W of Selah, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 175 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 04:10:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.65217, -120.54650
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 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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