M0.9 Depth: 5.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 4 km N of Lake Henshaw, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 21:32:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 20, 2025 at 21:32 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 4 km N of Lake Henshaw, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

5.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-20 21:32:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.27850, -116.75917

Temperature

27.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5.8 km

5.8 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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