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M0.8 Depth: 1.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 15 km ENE of Indio, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 17:52:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2025 at 17:52 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 15 km ENE of Indio, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 245 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 17:52:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.79133, -116.08000
Temperature
29.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 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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