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M1.6 Depth: 0.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Julian (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 18:34:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 18:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Julian (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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 158 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 18:34:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Julian
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.07433, -116.65500
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 km
0.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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