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M1.7 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 16 km ENE of Red Bluff, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-05 17:41:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 16 km ENE of Red Bluff, CA (United States) on May 5, 2025 at 17:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-05 17:41:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.24883, -122.07200
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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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