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M0.9 Depth: 3.6 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 15 km W of Johannesburg, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 15:13:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 15:13 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 15 km W of Johannesburg, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 15:13:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.35667, -117.79533
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 km — shallower than 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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