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M2.2 Depth: 0.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 18 km W of Ludlow, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-30 21:33:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 30, 2025 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 18 km W of Ludlow, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 194 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2025-11-30 21:33:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.69083, -116.35217
Temperature
17.5°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
0.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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