M0.6 Depth: -0.5 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 4 km NNW of Valley Center, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 16:31:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near 4 km NNW of Valley Center, CA (United States) on July 16, 2025 at 16:31 UTC. 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 210 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M0.6

Depth

-0.5 km

UTC time

2025-07-16 16:31:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.25050, -117.04267

Temperature

27.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

-0.5 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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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