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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-11 09:55:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2025 at 09:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-11 09:55:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.18680, -115.64030
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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