M0.9 Depth: 12.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 15:21:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 15:21 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 5 km SSW of Redlands, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 15:21:39 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.02050, -117.20950
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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