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M0.8 Depth: 9.6 km

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

UTC time: 2025-09-24 06:16:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 6 km S of Pearblossom, CA (United States) on September 24, 2025 at 06:16 UTC. 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 06:16:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.44817, -117.90833
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 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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