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M0.7 Depth: 9.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 10 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-28 06:48:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2025 at 06:48 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 10 km NE of Ridgecrest, 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 USGS. United States: 257 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 06:48:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.69733, -117.60900
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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