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M1.7 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 9 km NW of Avenal, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 07:46:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2025 at 07:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 9 km NW of Avenal, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 07:46:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.04850, -120.21484
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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