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M2.8 Depth: 8.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 5 km W of Mount Vernon, Washington (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-19 06:19:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 5 km W of Mount Vernon, Washington (United States) on June 19, 2025 at 06:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2025-06-19 06:19:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.41483, -122.40333
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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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