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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 42 km ENE of Fort Bidwell, California (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-27 02:32:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2025 at 02:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 42 km ENE of Fort Bidwell, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-27 02:32:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Nevada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.95050, -119.65570
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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