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M0.8 Depth: 8.6 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 14 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-07 16:26:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2025 at 16:26 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 14 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 218 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-07 16:26:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.67867, -117.53217
Temperature
36.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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