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M1.6 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 47 km ENE of Trona, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 14:51:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 14:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 47 km ENE of Trona, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 225 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 14:51:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.85950, -116.87100
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than 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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