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M0.7 Depth: 5.1 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 22 km NNE of Arvin, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 11:13:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 11:13 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 22 km NNE of Arvin, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 11:13:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.38033, -118.70317
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower than 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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