M1.6 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 7 km S of Redlands, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-03 09:24:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 7 km S of Redlands, CA (United States) on September 3, 2025 at 09:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 241 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 09:24:31 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.98867, -117.18550
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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