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M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 02:01:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States) on December 15, 2025 at 02:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 221 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 02:01:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.36190, -122.60150
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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