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M0.6 Depth: 14.9 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 4 km NE of Mossyrock, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 14:04:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 14:04 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near 4 km NE of Mossyrock, Washington (United States). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 14:04:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.55683, -122.43900
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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