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M1.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 2 km ESE of Oakland, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 19:06:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 2 km ESE of Oakland, CA (United States) on December 17, 2025 at 19:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 226 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 19:06:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.78650, -122.20567
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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