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M2.0 Depth: 10.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 2 km ESE of Lake Henshaw, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 20:39:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 2 km ESE of Lake Henshaw, CA (United States) on December 28, 2025 at 20:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 20:39:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.23400, -116.74117
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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