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M0.9 Depth: 12.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 30 km N of Kernville, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 04:57:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 30 km N of Kernville, CA (United States) on September 15, 2025 at 04:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 04:57:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.02167, -118.37483
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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