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M0.8 Depth: 15.1 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 8 km SW of Morongo Valley, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 03:44:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 8 km SW of Morongo Valley, CA (United States) on September 8, 2025 at 03:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
15.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 03:44:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.98717, -116.63550
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
15.1 km
15.1 km — close to 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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