M2.1 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 11 km ENE of Santiago, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 06:03:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 06:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 11 km ENE of Santiago, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 212 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 06:03:53 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.35534, -124.09700
Temperature
7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — close to 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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