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M0.6 Depth: 8.7 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 21 km ESE of Little Lake, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 21:07:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 21:07 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near 21 km ESE of Little Lake, CA (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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 21:07:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.83733, -117.70283
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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