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M2.4 Depth: 7.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 2 km SSE of Hamilton City, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 19:45:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 19, 2025 at 19:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 2 km SSE of Hamilton City, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 222 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 19:45:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.72683, -121.99983
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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