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M0.8 Depth: 2.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 13 km W of Niland, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-21 03:19:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 13 km W of Niland, CA (United States) on September 21, 2025 at 03:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-21 03:19:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.23117, -115.66133
Temperature
30.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 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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