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M0.9 Depth: 17.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 1 km ENE of Cabazon, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 20:25:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 1 km ENE of Cabazon, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 17 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 197 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 20:25:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.92033, -116.77950
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 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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