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M1.5 Depth: 13.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 7 km NNW of Lafayette, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 14:39:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 7 km NNW of Lafayette, CA (United States) on October 26, 2025 at 14:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-26 14:39:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.94550, -122.15767
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 km
13.8 km — close to 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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