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M1.1 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 2 km SSW of Redwood Valley, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-06 17:34:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 2 km SSW of Redwood Valley, CA (United States) on September 6, 2025 at 17:34 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-06 17:34:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.25100, -123.21117
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower 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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