M0.8 Depth: 16.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 18:02:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 6 km S of Idyllwild, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-27 18:02:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.68233, -116.70800

Temperature

7.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 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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