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M2.4 Depth: 20.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 16 km W of Durham, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 21:33:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2025 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 16 km W of Durham, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 230 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
20.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 21:33:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.59283, -121.96716
Temperature
31.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.4 km
Shallow
20.4 km
20.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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