M0.9 Depth: 7.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 6 km WSW of Lytle Creek, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 03:45:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 6 km WSW of Lytle Creek, CA (United States) on December 31, 2025 at 03:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 03:45:56 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.23567, -117.55533
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 km — shallower than 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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