M1.0 Depth: 9.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 12 km E of Anza, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 21:30:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 12 km E of Anza, CA (United States) on December 26, 2025 at 21:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 172 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 21:30:04 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.53417, -116.54117
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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