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California Earthquake Activity

Magnitude 2.5+ seismic events over the past 12 months (California region). Circle size reflects magnitude; circle color reflects focal depth.

Data source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program. Available at earthquake.usgs.gov .

Focal Depth
Shallow (<70 km)
Intermediate (70-300 km)
Deep (>300 km)

Symbol Size: Magnitude
Mag 3.0
Mag 5.0
Mag 7.0+