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M3.5 Depth: 25.8 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 01:36:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 28, 2025 at 01:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
25.8 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 01:36:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.68330, -116.77200
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.8 km
Shallow
25.8 km
25.8 km — deeper 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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