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M1.1 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 16.2 km ( 10.1 mi) N (az= 9.5) from Santa Paula, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 10:30:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 10:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 16.2 km ( 10.1 mi) N (az= 9.5) from Santa Paula, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 10:30:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.49850, -119.03017
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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