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M2.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 7 km N of Running Springs, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 15:44:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 15:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 7 km N of Running Springs, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 152 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 15:44:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.27083, -117.09417
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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