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M2.6 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Southern California (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 08:22:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Southern California (United States) on November 16, 2025 at 08:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 08:22:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
isc
Coordinates
33.45600, -116.44900
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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