M1.0 Depth: 9.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 7 km S of Pearblossom, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 11:49:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 7 km S of Pearblossom, CA (United States) on December 18, 2025 at 11:49 UTC. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 216 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 11:49:27 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.44517, -117.90017
Temperature
15.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 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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