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M0.6 Depth: 0.3 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 18 km NW of Parkfield, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 06:47:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 12, 2025 at 06:47 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near 18 km NW of Parkfield, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 06:47:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.01083, -120.56983
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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