M0.8 Depth: 8.6 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 2 km N of Palomar Observatory, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 21:15:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 2 km N of Palomar Observatory, CA (United States) on May 20, 2025 at 21:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

8.6 km

UTC time

2025-05-20 21:15:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.37383, -116.86383

Temperature

30.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.6 km

8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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