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M0.7 Depth: 14.3 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 7 km WSW of Palm Springs, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 12:02:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 7 km WSW of Palm Springs, CA (United States) on December 31, 2025 at 12:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 12:02:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.79317, -116.59667
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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