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M1.9 Depth: 10.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 0 km NW of Maple Valley, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 10:40:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 0 km NW of Maple Valley, Washington (United States) on May 20, 2025 at 10:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 10:40:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.39833, -122.05634
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 km — shallower than 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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