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M1.9 Depth: -0.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 4 km ENE of Ritzville, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 19:09:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 19:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 4 km ENE of Ritzville, Washington (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
-0.5 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 19:09:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.13900, -118.32367
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.5 km
Shallow
-0.5 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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