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M1.4 Depth: 3.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 9 km SW of Corona, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 06:07:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 9 km SW of Corona, CA (United States) on August 21, 2025 at 06:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 06:07:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.82500, -117.64867
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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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