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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 47 km E of Fort Bidwell, California (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-11 21:17:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 47 km E of Fort Bidwell, California (United States) on July 11, 2025 at 21:17 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-11 21:17:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.89710, -119.57520
Temperature
30.3°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 (15.3 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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