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M1.0 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 13 km NE of Coso Junction, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 10:30:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 21, 2025 at 10:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 13 km NE of Coso Junction, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 10:30:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.12267, -117.83467
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — shallower than 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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