M2.3 Depth: 4.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 11:16:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2025 at 11:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 5 km SSW of Los Alamos, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 172 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

4.5 km

UTC time

2025-08-05 11:16:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.70783, -120.30600

Temperature

16.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.5 km

4.5 km — shallower 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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