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M2.5 Depth: -2.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 7 km SSW of Markleeville, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 18:02:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 7 km SSW of Markleeville, CA (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
-2.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 18:02:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.63100, -119.82333
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -2 km
Shallow
-2 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
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