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M3.1 Depth: 13.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 5 km S of San Clemente, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 20:36:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 20:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 5 km S of San Clemente, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 205 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 20:36:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.38500, -117.61433
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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