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M0.2 Depth: 5.2 km

M0.2 Earthquake near 16 km SSW of La Quinta, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 12:26:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 12:26 UTC, a magnitude M0.2 earthquake occurred near 16 km SSW of La Quinta, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.2
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 12:26:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.54567, -116.40417
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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