M0.7 Depth: 15.5 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 7 km WNW of Anza, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 20:48:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 2, 2025 at 20:48 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 7 km WNW of Anza, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 20:48:41 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.58467, -116.74283
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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