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M2.0 Depth: 12.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 01:22:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 16, 2025 at 01:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 01:22:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.79870, -115.45220
Temperature
30.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 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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