M1.2 Depth: 3.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 6 km ENE of Vista, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 21:12:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 6 km ENE of Vista, CA (United States) on November 13, 2025 at 21:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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 M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-13 21:12:39 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.22450, -117.19133
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 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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