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M1.7 Depth: 5.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 22 km E of Navarro Head, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 04:50:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 22 km E of Navarro Head, CA (United States) on August 13, 2025 at 04:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-13 04:50:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.26300, -123.52717
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 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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