M1.7 Depth: 14.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 2 km NNW of Universal City, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 14:34:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 2 km NNW of Universal City, CA (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 14:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 USGS. United States: 233 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

14.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-22 14:34:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.15583, -118.36117

Temperature

13.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

14.6 km

14.6 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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