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M1.5 Depth: 5.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 4 km ENE of Rancho San Diego, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 21:30:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 14, 2025 at 21:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 4 km ENE of Rancho San Diego, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 21:30:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.76233, -116.90200
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 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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