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M2.0 Depth: 1.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 13 km WSW of Ludlow, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-02 11:56:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2025 at 11:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 13 km WSW of Ludlow, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-02 11:56:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.67917, -116.28933

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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

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