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M2.9 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Central California (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 18:27:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 18:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Central California (United States). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 18:27:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
isc
Coordinates
36.47800, -120.73800
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper 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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