M0.9 Depth: 12.4 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Lytle Creek (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 17:01:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Lytle Creek (United States) on November 16, 2025 at 17:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 215 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

12.4 km

UTC time

2025-11-16 17:01:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Lytle Creek

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.23333, -117.46300

Temperature

14.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.4 km

12.4 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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