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M2.1 Depth: 18.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 20 km NNW of Hayfork, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-10 00:51:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 20 km NNW of Hayfork, CA (United States) on October 10, 2025 at 00:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 194 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-10 00:51:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.71017, -123.29667
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 km — close to 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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