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M1.4 Depth: 16.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 12 km NNE of Pala, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 01:01:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 01:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 12 km NNE of Pala, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 16 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: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 01:01:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.45967, -117.02167
Temperature
21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 km — close to 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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