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M2.9 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Near coast of northern California (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 01:28:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Near coast of northern California (United States) on September 9, 2025 at 01:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 01:28:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
isc
Coordinates
40.31300, -124.42200
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than 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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