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M1.4 Depth: 10.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 5.7 km ( 3.6 mi) NNE (az= 13.8) from Bradbury, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 13:58:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 13:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 5.7 km ( 3.6 mi) NNE (az= 13.8) from Bradbury, CA (United States). 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 data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 146 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 13:58:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.19717, -117.95600
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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