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M1.6 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 34 km E of Barstow, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 06:43:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 34 km E of Barstow, CA (United States) on December 29, 2025 at 06:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 06:43:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.92900, -116.64700
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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