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M2.4 Depth: 4.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-03-25 20:45:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA on March 25, 2026 at 20:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-25 20:45:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.26420, -121.64420
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 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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    Distance: 244 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 348 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States

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