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M2.1 Depth: 6.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 15 km NNW of Susanville, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 13:54:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 13:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 15 km NNW of Susanville, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 13:54:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.54683, -120.69217
Temperature
-7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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