M1.4 Depth: 11.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 11 km SSW of Valencia, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 19:41:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 19:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 11 km SSW of Valencia, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

11.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-26 19:41:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.37117, -118.62600

Temperature

10.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.2 km

11.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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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