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M1.4 Depth: 15.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 3 km ENE of Hemet, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 10:28:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 3 km ENE of Hemet, CA (United States) on December 3, 2025 at 10:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-03 10:28:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.75783, -116.93733
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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