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M1.4 Depth: 3.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 7 km ESE of Chula Vista, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-03 19:25:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2025 at 19:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 7 km ESE of Chula Vista, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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 USGS. United States: 229 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 19:25:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.60667, -116.98133
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 km — shallower than 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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