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M2.3 Depth: 4.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 11 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-10 08:12:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2025 at 08:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 11 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 212 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-10 08:12:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.33283, -124.41033
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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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