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M2.1 Depth: 15.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 13 km SSW of Benton, California (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 06:26:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 13 km SSW of Benton, California (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 06:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 233 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 06:26:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.69880, -118.52200
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 km — close to 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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