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M3.6 Depth: 13.4 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 20 km NE of Maricopa, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 03:53:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 03:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 20 km NE of Maricopa, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-11 03:53:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.18117, -119.23217
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — close to 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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