Earthquake 7 km S of Morton, Washington (0.9 md) (2025-08-23 12:40:17 UTC)
A 0.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 7 km S of Morton, Washington, at 2025-08-23 12:40:17 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 7 km S 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 (md)
0.9
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_uw62175351
Nearest Places
- Shelton Creek / 0.21 km
- Nesika Bridge / 1.44 km
- Riffe Lake / 2.03 km
- Nesika / 2.2 km
- Riffe Buffer State Wildlife Area / 2.83 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.6
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Depth: 10.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.2
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Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.9
CENTRAL TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 7.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.2
WESTERN TURKEY
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Depth: 6.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)