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M0.6 Depth: -0.6 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 4 km NE of Aguanga, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 02:48:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near 4 km NE of Aguanga, CA (United States) on May 20, 2025 at 02:48 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
-0.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 02:48:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.46300, -116.82933
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.6 km
Shallow
-0.6 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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