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M1.2 Depth: 17.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 10 km NNE of Cabazon, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 15:15:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 10 km NNE of Cabazon, CA (United States) on November 12, 2025 at 15:15 UTC. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
17.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-12 15:15:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.00767, -116.76350
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.9 km
Shallow
17.9 km
17.9 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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