M0.3 Depth: 2.1 km

M0.3 Earthquake near 22 km ENE of Ashford, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 20:29:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near 22 km ENE of Ashford, Washington (United States) on November 21, 2025 at 20:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 20:29:49 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.85200, -121.76950
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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