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M1.6 Depth: -0.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 9 km NE of Shasta Lake, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 22:05:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 9 km NE of Shasta Lake, CA (United States) on November 19, 2025 at 22:05 UTC. 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 222 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
-0.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 22:05:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.74217, -122.30650
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.5 km
Shallow
-0.5 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 115 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 201 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Crater Lake
    Distance: 245 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'487 m ·Last eruption: -2850 ·United States
  • Cinnamon Butte
    Distance: 278 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'958 m ·United States

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