M0.9 Depth: 36.1 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 9.7 km ( 6.0 mi) W (az= 279.2) from Aguanga, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 16:49:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 9.7 km ( 6.0 mi) W (az= 279.2) from Aguanga, CA (United States) on December 28, 2025 at 16:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 146 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

36.1 km

UTC time

2025-12-28 16:49:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

scedc

Coordinates

33.45683, -116.96833

Temperature

14.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

36.1 km

36.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 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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