2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 9 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington — August 20, 2023

2023-08-20 22:49:48 UTC (2023-08-20) · approx. 2:49 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time22:49 UTC≈ 2:49 PM UTC-8
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates46.621°, -119.824°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 46.62°, -119.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
46.6212°N
-119.8237°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw61942947
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
94
Stations Used
43
Azimuthal Gap
37.0°
Min Station Distance
0.042°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-08 21:23:12 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw61942947). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 20, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 9 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington — August 20, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw61942947/