M1.3 Depth: -0.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 5 km SE of Bostonia, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 21:30:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2025 at 21:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 5 km SE of Bostonia, CA (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
-0.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-13 21:30:44 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.77850, -116.89050
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.4 km
Shallow
-0.4 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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