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M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near WASHINGTON (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 09:36:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near WASHINGTON (United States) on November 15, 2025 at 09:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 09:36:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.79690, -119.53050
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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