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M1.4 Depth: 1.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 22 km ENE of Barstow, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-30 19:45:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 30, 2025 at 19:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 22 km ENE of Barstow, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-30 19:45:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.94700, -116.79283
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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