M2.5 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 02:37:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 02:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-15 02:37:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Washington

Source

isc

Coordinates

46.23400, -122.11200

Temperature

3.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

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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