M0.8 Depth: 4.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 17 km NE of Pine Valley, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 17:09:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 17:09 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 17 km NE of Pine Valley, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

4.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 17:09:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.93817, -116.41633

Temperature

19.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.9 km

4.9 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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