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M3.0 Depth: 8.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near WASHINGTON (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 16:29:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 16:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near WASHINGTON (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 227 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 16:29:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Washington
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.51150, -121.79640
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'285 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·United States
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    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'213 m ·Last eruption: 1700 ·United States
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    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'678 m ·Last eruption: -8060 ·Canada
  • Garibaldi Lake
    Distance: 181 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'316 m ·Canada
  • Rainier
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'392 m ·Last eruption: 1450 ·United States
  • Cayley Volcanic Field
    Distance: 209 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'375 m ·Canada

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