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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near CHANNEL ISLANDS, CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-30 02:00:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near CHANNEL ISLANDS, CALIFORNIA (United States) on November 30, 2025 at 02:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-30 02:00:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.82590, -118.39780
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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