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M0.7 Depth: 15.1 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 8 km S of Idyllwild, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 19:39:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2025 at 19:39 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 8 km S of Idyllwild, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
15.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 19:39:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.66600, -116.71550
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
15.1 km
15.1 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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