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M1.2 Depth: 37.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 14 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 19:33:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2025 at 19:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 14 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 236 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
37.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-29 19:33:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.39833, -124.81000
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.1 km
Shallow
37.1 km
37.1 km — deeper 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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