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M2.1 Depth: 8.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 10:06:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States) on July 20, 2025 at 10:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 EMSC. United States: 212 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 10:06:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.22750, -116.74380
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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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