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M1.9 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 22 km ENE of King City, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 09:35:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 22 km ENE of King City, CA (United States) on September 12, 2025 at 09:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 09:35:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.32050, -120.92600
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 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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