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M2.0 Depth: 14.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 22:05:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (United States) on August 31, 2025 at 22:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 235 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 22:05:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.97530, -116.67530
Temperature
37.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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