Earthquake 18 km E of Ridgecrest, CA (0.5 ml) (2025-05-15 08:23:13 UTC)

1747297393

35.6237, -117.4825

5.74 KM

A 0.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 18 km E of Ridgecrest, CA, at 2025-05-15 08:23:13 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 18 km E of Ridgecrest, 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 18 km E of Ridgecrest, CA (0.5 ml) (2025-05-15 08:23:13 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

0.5

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ci41153304

Nearest Places

The Y / 3 km
Salt Wells Valley / 4.46 km
Fish Head Rocks / 6.72 km
Spangler Hills / 7.09 km
Saint Elmo Mines / 7.3 km

Comment

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Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 15.01 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Depth: 10.13 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 4.88 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 6.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 7.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 4.77 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)