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M2.3 Depth: 23.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 17 km ESE of Pine Hills, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-29 12:20:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2025 at 12:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 17 km ESE of Pine Hills, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
23.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-29 12:20:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.71117, -123.94883
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.2 km
Shallow
23.2 km
23.2 km — deeper than 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

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