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M1.2 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 13 km WSW of Parkfield, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-02 10:48:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 2, 2025 at 10:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 13 km WSW of Parkfield, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 158 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-02 10:48:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.83367, -120.55634
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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