M1.8 Depth: -0.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near El Monte (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 16:43:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 16:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near El Monte (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 236 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

-0.8 km

UTC time

2025-11-17 16:43:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

El Monte

Source

scedc

Coordinates

34.09550, -117.99917

Temperature

14.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-0.8 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 242 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
Ubehebe Craters

Distance: 329 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
Mammoth Mountain

Distance: 404 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
Mono-Inyo Craters

Distance: 423 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
Mono Lake Volcanic Field

Distance: 444 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
Pinacate

Distance: 488 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico

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