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M1.8 Depth: 22.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 11 km N of Pittsburg, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 12:07:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 11 km N of Pittsburg, CA (United States) on May 18, 2025 at 12:07 UTC. 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 USGS. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
22.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 12:07:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.12267, -121.89567
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.3 km
Shallow
22.3 km
22.3 km — deeper 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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