M0.9 Depth: 18.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 4 km NW of Cabazon, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 13:26:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 5, 2025 at 13:26 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 4 km NW of Cabazon, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 13:26:33 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.93500, -116.81867
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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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