M1.2 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 14 km NE of Big Bear City, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-01 04:05:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2025 at 04:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 14 km NE of Big Bear City, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

1.1 km

UTC time

2025-05-01 04:05:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.33300, -116.72600

Temperature

22.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.1 km

1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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