Earthquake 8 km NW of Orcas, Washington (1.1 md) (2025-08-28 00:45:12 UTC)
A 1.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 km NW of Orcas, Washington, at 2025-08-28 00:45:12 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 8 km NW of Orcas, 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)
1.1
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_uw62177301
Nearest Places
- President Channel / 2.01 km
- Orcas Knob / 2.13 km
- Lovers Cove / 2.39 km
- Point Disney / 2.45 km
- Lehman Pond / 2.7 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.2
OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time:
Depth: 24.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 24.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.1
ROMANIA
Time:
Depth: 110.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 110.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.4
FRANCE
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.6
6 km NNE of Lake Henshaw, CA
Time:
Depth: 12.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 11.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.2
9 km NE of Abbotsford, Canada
Time:
Depth: -0.67 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: -0.67 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)