Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- USGS
17 km ENE of Alum Rock, CA
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M1.2 Earthquake near 17 km ENE of Alum Rock, CA (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 17 km ENE of Alum Rock, CA (United States) on April 26, 2025 at 06:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 154 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
65dc4fbbb0df5a4113c6a7f8ca8d8158dfafc4e3
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-26 06:19:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.46883,
-121.68784
Temperature
7.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Clear Lake Volcanic Field
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Mammoth Mountain
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Mono-Inyo Craters
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Mono Lake Volcanic Field
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Soda Lakes
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Lassen Volcanic Center
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