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M1.2 Depth: 40.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 22 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 14:55:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 20, 2025 at 14:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 22 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 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 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
40.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 14:55:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.26733, -123.43800
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.1 km
Shallow
40.1 km
40.1 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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