M0.7 Depth: 3.8 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 22 km E of Little Lake, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-03 08:46:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 3, 2025 at 08:46 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 22 km E of Little Lake, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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 M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-03 08:46:04 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.90183, -117.66650
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 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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