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M2.4 Depth: 20.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 11 km E of Cantua Creek, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 06:27:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 24, 2025 at 06:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 11 km E of Cantua Creek, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
20.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 06:27:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.49933, -120.19767
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.6 km
Shallow
20.6 km
20.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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