Earthquake 36 km SSE of Morton, Washington (1.6 ml) (2025-03-23 11:59:59 UTC)
A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 36 km SSE of Morton, Washington, at 2025-03-23 11:59:59 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 36 km SSE of Morton, Washington
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
Minor Earthquake
Action
No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.
Suggestion
Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.
Magnitudo (ml)
1.6
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_uw62076567
Nearest Places
- Curtis Lake / 1.38 km
- Mount Saint Helens Viewpoint / 2.44 km
- Saint Charles Lake / 3.18 km
- Independence Pass Interpretive Trail / 3.25 km
- Independence Pass / 3.28 km
Comment
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Depth: 4.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 11.82 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 110.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 108.00 km
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Depth: 108.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 3.83 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 3.83 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.21 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.21 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.4
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Depth: 10.83 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.83 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 6.38 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.38 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.4
22 km ENE of Ashford, Washington
Time:
Depth: -0.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)