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M1.7 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 13 km SW of Toms Place, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 03:02:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 03:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 13 km SW of Toms Place, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 190 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 03:02:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.47217, -118.77233
Temperature
-5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 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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