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M1.4 Depth: 15.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 17 km SW of La Jolla, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-28 05:03:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2025 at 05:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 17 km SW of La Jolla, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: 257 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 05:03:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.74917, -117.41217
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 km — close to 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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