M1.9 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 15 km N of Brooktrails, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-25 17:04:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 25, 2026 at 17:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 15 km N of Brooktrails, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-25 17:04:41 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.57750, -123.35450
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 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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