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M2.6 Depth: 1.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 12 km NW of Laytonville, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-14 09:24:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2025 at 09:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 12 km NW of Laytonville, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 210 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-14 09:24:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.73917, -123.61150
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.2 km
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 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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