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M0.4 Depth: 12.9 km

M0.4 Earthquake near 23 km SSW of La Quinta, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 12:26:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 12:26 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near 23 km SSW of La Quinta, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 12:26:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.47900, -116.42350
Temperature
1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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