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M2.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 18 km NNW of New Idria, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 21:53:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 18 km NNW of New Idria, CA (United States) on December 27, 2025 at 21:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 21:53:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.55867, -120.77866
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

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