Earthquake 3 km NNE of Moreno Valley, CA (1.7 ml) (2025-03-16 18:21:38 UTC)

1742149298

33.9502, -117.2190

13.44 KM

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 3 km NNE of Moreno Valley, CA, at 2025-03-16 18:21:38 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 3 km NNE of Moreno Valley, CA

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 3 km NNE of Moreno Valley, CA (1.7 ml) (2025-03-16 18:21:38 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.7

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ci41081032

Nearest Places

Cloverdale Elementary School / 0.46 km
North Ridge Shopping Center / 0.6 km
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church / 0.68 km
Tree Farm Schools / 0.74 km
Moreno Valley Shopping Center / 1.19 km

Comment

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Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 17.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

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Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.9

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Depth: 16.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

1.0

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Time: 1742183486
Depth: 6.51 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

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Time: 1742173413
Depth: 8.06 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.5

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Time: 1742169509
Depth: 16.05 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.0

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Time: 1742150485
Depth: 4.77 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.5

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Time: 1742142685
Depth: 15.51 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)