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M2.0 Depth: 9.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Los Angeles County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 19:49:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Los Angeles County (United States) on December 5, 2025 at 19:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 242 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 19:49:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Los Angeles County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.20700, -118.00017
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 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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