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M2.3 Depth: 22.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 11 km ENE of Red Bluff, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 10:24:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 11 km ENE of Red Bluff, CA (United States) on October 20, 2025 at 10:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
22.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 10:24:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.21483, -122.12117
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.4 km
Shallow
22.4 km
22.4 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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