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M2.1 Depth: 22.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 14:48:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 8, 2025 at 14:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States). With a focal depth of about 22 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-08 14:48:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.72550, -123.30080
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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