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M3.1 Depth: 15.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-04 19:27:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States) on June 4, 2025 at 19:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.8 km
UTC time
2025-06-04 19:27:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.67680, -116.76420
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.8 km
Shallow
15.8 km
15.8 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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