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M2.0 Depth: 0.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 13 km NE of Johnstonville, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-04-30 23:58:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 13 km NE of Johnstonville, CA (United States) on April 30, 2025 at 23:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2025-04-30 23:58:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.48417, -120.51900
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 km
0.4 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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