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M1.3 Depth: 21.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 5 km SE of Quilcene, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 18:24:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 5 km SE of Quilcene, Washington (United States) on December 20, 2025 at 18:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 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: 221 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 18:24:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.78400, -122.82483
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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