M2.0 Depth: 9.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 5.8 km ( 3.6 mi) NW (az= 305.4) from Pala, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 05:20:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 05:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 5.8 km ( 3.6 mi) NW (az= 305.4) from Pala, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 232 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

9.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-06 05:20:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

scedc

Coordinates

33.39533, -117.12717

Temperature

10.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

9.3 km

9.3 km — shallower than 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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