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M1.4 Depth: 29.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 13 km SSW of Inyokern, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-13 10:07:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 13, 2025 at 10:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 13 km SSW of Inyokern, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 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: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-13 10:07:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.53017, -117.84200
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — deeper 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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