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M0.3 Depth: 14.4 km

M0.3 Earthquake near 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-30 19:50:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 30, 2025 at 19:50 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-30 19:50:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.77450, -117.58500
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 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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