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M1.7 Depth: -2.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 24 km ENE of Ashford, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-17 04:34:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2025 at 04:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 24 km ENE of Ashford, Washington (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
-2.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 04:34:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.86933, -121.75100
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -2.7 km
Shallow
-2.7 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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