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M1.9 Depth: 15.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 18 km WSW of Ferndale, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 23:53:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 16, 2025 at 23:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 18 km WSW of Ferndale, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 15 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 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 23:53:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.49950, -124.45100
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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