M1.7 Depth: 4.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 9 km E of Gilroy, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-23 07:38:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 23, 2025 at 07:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 9 km E of Gilroy, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

4.5 km

UTC time

2025-11-23 07:38:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

37.01767, -121.47366

Temperature

8.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.5 km

4.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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