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M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 09:51:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States) on October 5, 2025 at 09:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 09:51:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.32490, -116.86150
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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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