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M2.4 Depth: 20.5 km

M2.4 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 14:45:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 14:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near United States (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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 212 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
20.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 14:45:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.29683, -124.50933
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.5 km
Shallow
20.5 km
20.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 210 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 264 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 288 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 296 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States

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