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M0.9 Depth: 5.2 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 12 km SE of Bodfish, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 12:45:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 12 km SE of Bodfish, CA (United States) on July 15, 2025 at 12:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 12:45:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.50217, -118.40500
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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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