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M0.9 Depth: 5.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 5 km NNW of Orinda, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 21:48:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 5 km NNW of Orinda, CA (United States) on October 23, 2025 at 21:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 216 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 21:48:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.92216, -122.20067
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 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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