M1.6 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 14 km SSE of Malibu, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 13:30:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 14 km SSE of Malibu, CA (United States) on November 24, 2025 at 13:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-24 13:30:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.90017, -118.73283

Temperature

14.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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