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M0.9 Depth: 12.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 8 km S of Idyllwild, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 17:06:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 17:06 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 8 km S of Idyllwild, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 17:06:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.67200, -116.70600
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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