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M1.6 Depth: 18.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 19 km SW of La Grande, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 17:57:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2025 at 17:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 19 km SW of La Grande, Washington (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 17:57:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.73417, -122.53484
Temperature
11.6°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 (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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