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M2.1 Depth: 25.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near SEATTLE-TACOMA AREA, WASHINGTON (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-25 12:41:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near SEATTLE-TACOMA AREA, WASHINGTON (United States) on August 25, 2025 at 12:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
25.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-25 12:41:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.74200, -122.40170
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.8 km
Shallow
25.8 km
25.8 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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