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M1.3 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 9 km ESE of Yucaipa, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 21:56:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 9 km ESE of Yucaipa, CA (United States) on September 16, 2025 at 21:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 21:56:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.01433, -116.95167
Temperature
31.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to 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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