M1.7 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 4 km WSW of Concrete, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 17:01:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 4 km WSW of Concrete, Washington (United States) on December 15, 2025 at 17:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 229 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

4.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-15 17:01:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Washington

Source

usgs

Coordinates

48.52650, -121.80517

Temperature

12.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.8 km

4.8 km — shallower 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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