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M1.2 Depth: 7.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 9 km WNW of Valley Center, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 23:18:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 9 km WNW of Valley Center, CA (United States) on May 30, 2025 at 23:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 23:18:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.24417, -117.13033
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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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