M2.7 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.7 Earthquake near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-01 19:31:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 1, 2025 at 19:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 153 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-01 19:31:36 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.29100, -116.84400
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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