M0.8 Depth: 15.2 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 10 km SW of Idyllwild, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 09:09:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 10 km SW of Idyllwild, CA (United States) on December 18, 2025 at 09:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 220 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
15.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 09:09:11 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.69000, -116.80417
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.2 km
Shallow
15.2 km
15.2 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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