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M2.6 Depth: 5.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 14 km SSW of Crescent City, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-02 18:40:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 14 km SSW of Crescent City, CA (United States) on August 2, 2025 at 18:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 238 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-02 18:40:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.64117, -124.26050
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 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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