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M2.3 Depth: 18.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 18 km WSW of Ferndale, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-16 22:49:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2025 at 22:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 18 km WSW of Ferndale, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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: 226 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
18.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-16 22:49:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.48167, -124.44350
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.7 km
Shallow
18.7 km
18.7 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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