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M0.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 22:04:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington (United States) on December 28, 2025 at 22:04 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 22:04:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.19100, -122.18750
Temperature
-2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0 km
Shallow
-0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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