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M1.9 Depth: 19.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Huntington Beach (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 17:40:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Huntington Beach (United States) on December 29, 2025 at 17:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
19.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 17:40:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Huntington Beach
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.62450, -117.97334
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.6 km
Shallow
19.6 km
19.6 km — deeper 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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