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M1.0 Depth: 18.2 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 3 km SSW of Lake Henshaw, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 02:10:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 02:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 3 km SSW of Lake Henshaw, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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 247 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 02:10:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.21750, -116.77283
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 km — close to 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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