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M0.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M0.4 Earthquake near 2 km N of Hemet, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 12:13:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near 2 km N of Hemet, CA (United States) on October 31, 2025 at 12:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 12:13:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.76367, -116.97400
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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