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M1.4 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 6 km S of Hemet, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-22 12:04:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 6 km S of Hemet, CA (United States) on October 22, 2025 at 12:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-22 12:04:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.69900, -116.98217
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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