M0.2 Depth: 0.6 km

M0.2 Earthquake near 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 12:54:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.2 earthquake was recorded near 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA (United States) on May 20, 2025 at 12:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M0.2

Depth

0.6 km

UTC time

2025-05-20 12:54:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

38.84833, -122.81834

Temperature

14.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0.6 km

0.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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