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M4.2 Depth: 13.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near San Benito County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 20:57:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near San Benito County (United States) on November 27, 2025 at 20:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 175 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 20:57:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
San Benito County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.81110, -121.52660
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 km
13.8 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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