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M0.3 Depth: 3.6 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Cahuilla (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 23:39:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near Cahuilla (United States) on December 13, 2025 at 23:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 23:39:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Cahuilla
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.53600, -116.73133
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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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