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M0.6 Depth: 12.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 9 km E of Palomar Observatory, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 03:36:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 03:36 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near 9 km E of Palomar Observatory, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 03:36:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.36717, -116.76867
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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