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M2.0 Depth: 18.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 13 km S of Stratford, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 13:47:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 13 km S of Stratford, CA (United States) on December 12, 2025 at 13:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 13:47:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.07767, -119.84333
Temperature
4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 km
18.4 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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