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M2.5 Depth: 9.3 km

M2.5 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 20:23:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on May 25, 2026 at 20:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 136 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 20:23:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.91833, -119.46200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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

  • Salton Buttes
    Distance: 365 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 390 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 415 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 434 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 456 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States

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