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M1.8 Depth: 17.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 6 km SE of Fredonia, Arizona (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-05 17:14:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 5, 2025 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 6 km SE of Fredonia, Arizona (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 144 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-05 17:14:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Arizona
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.89683, -112.48417
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to 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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