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M1.7 Depth: 18.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near .5 km ( .3 mi) SE (az= 137.3) from Studio City, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 15:56:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near.5 km (.3 mi) SE (az= 137.3) from Studio City, CA (United States) on December 24, 2025 at 15:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 195 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 15:56:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.14167, -118.38800
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — close to 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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