M0.8 Depth: 12.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 23:57:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 24, 2025 at 23:57 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 23:57:46 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.68267, -116.71800
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — close to 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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