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M0.7 Depth: 10.3 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 14 km SW of Searles Valley, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 07:29:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 14 km SW of Searles Valley, CA (United States) on July 16, 2025 at 07:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 07:29:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.67767, -117.51833
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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