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M2.4 Depth: 4.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 4 km of Almanor, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-25 08:12:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 4 km of Almanor, CA (United States) on May 25, 2025 at 08:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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: 139 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-25 08:12:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.24833, -121.18816
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 km — shallower 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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