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M1.7 Depth: 22.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 11 km SSW of Willow Creek, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 13:50:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 13:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 11 km SSW of Willow Creek, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
22.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-11 13:50:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.84933, -123.67200
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.1 km
Shallow
22.1 km
22.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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