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M3.0 Depth: 16.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near WASHINGTON (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 06:22:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 06:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near WASHINGTON (United States). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 06:22:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.78530, -119.52650
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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