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M2.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 4 km WNW of Edison, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 19:38:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 5, 2025 at 19:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 4 km WNW of Edison, Washington (United States). 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: 240 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 19:38:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.57933, -122.50150
Temperature
9.4°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 (15.6 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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