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M1.6 Depth: 12.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Humboldt County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 18:08:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Humboldt County, California (United States) on January 25, 2026 at 18:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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