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M0.3 Depth: 14.0 km

M0.3 Earthquake near 6 km NNE of Anza, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 07:42:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 07:42 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near 6 km NNE of Anza, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 219 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 07:42:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.60567, -116.63900
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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