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M1.8 Depth: -0.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 10 km SW of Willow Creek, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 01:55:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 01:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 10 km SW of Willow Creek, CA (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
-0.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 01:55:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.87133, -123.70917
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.8 km
Shallow
-0.8 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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