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M3.2 Depth: 16.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 3 km SE of Warner Springs, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-03 09:07:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 3 km SE of Warner Springs, CA (United States) on October 3, 2025 at 09:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 219 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-03 09:07:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.26467, -116.61417
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 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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