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M0.7 Depth: 6.1 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 11 km SE of Anza, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 05:38:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 05:38 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 11 km SE of Anza, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 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 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 05:38:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.49383, -116.58283
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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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