Back to map
M1.7 Depth: 12.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 32 km W of Hayfork, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 21:27:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 32 km W of Hayfork, CA (United States) on July 20, 2025 at 21:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 210 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 21:27:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.54033, -123.56517
Temperature
20.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Shasta
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 187 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 206 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Crater Lake
    Distance: 293 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'487 m ·Last eruption: -2850 ·United States
  • Cinnamon Butte
    Distance: 324 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'958 m ·United States

Historic earthquake map · United States

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share