M0.5 Depth: 10.5 km

M0.5 Earthquake near 10 km SSW of Anza, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 16:33:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 16:33 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near 10 km SSW of Anza, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M0.5

Depth

10.5 km

UTC time

2025-12-29 16:33:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.47783, -116.72467

Temperature

12.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.5 km

10.5 km — shallower than 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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