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M1.3 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 7 km ESE of Chula Vista, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 20:10:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 7 km ESE of Chula Vista, CA (United States) on July 16, 2025 at 20:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 20:10:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.59900, -116.98617
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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