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M2.0 Depth: 9.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 4 km W of Magalia, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-04 06:41:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2025 at 06:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 4 km W of Magalia, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 219 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 06:41:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.80750, -121.62700
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 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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