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M1.0 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 18 km S of Searles Valley, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 07:55:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 18 km S of Searles Valley, CA (United States) on September 23, 2025 at 07:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 07:55:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.60950, -117.42767
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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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