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M4.1 Depth: 10.7 km

M4.1 Earthquake near CENTRAL CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-18 17:54:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL CALIFORNIA (United States) on November 18, 2025 at 17:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 236 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 17:54:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.55640, -120.78770
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.7 km
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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