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M1.7 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 3.2 km ( 2.0 mi) SSE (az= 147.1) from Lakewood, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 02:54:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 02:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 3.2 km ( 2.0 mi) SSE (az= 147.1) from Lakewood, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 250 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 02:54:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.82950, -118.11533
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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