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M0.9 Depth: 21.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 4 km SSE of Quilcene, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 15:41:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 4 km SSE of Quilcene, Washington (United States) on December 29, 2025 at 15:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
21.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 15:41:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.78833, -122.84983
Temperature
0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.5 km
Shallow
21.5 km
21.5 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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