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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Northern California (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 18:03:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Northern California (United States) on December 30, 2025 at 18:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 18:03:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
isc
Coordinates
40.54700, -120.69700
Temperature
1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
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    Distance: 138 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 192 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 249 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Crater Lake
    Distance: 291 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'487 m ·Last eruption: -2850 ·United States

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