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M4.3 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 37 km ENE of Big Pine, California (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-29 03:56:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2025 at 03:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 37 km ENE of Big Pine, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-29 03:56:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.32110, -117.92080
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than 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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