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M2.1 Depth: 41.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near OLYMPIC PENINSULA, WASHINGTON (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-07 14:16:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near OLYMPIC PENINSULA, WASHINGTON (United States) on August 7, 2025 at 14:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 155 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
41.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-07 14:16:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.11470, -124.56620
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.1 km
Shallow
41.1 km
41.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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