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M1.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 33 km NE of Amboy, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 10:50:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 33 km NE of Amboy, Washington (United States) on December 31, 2025 at 10:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 10:50:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.10100, -122.11800
Temperature
-0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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