M1.3 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 7 km WSW of Pala, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 19:06:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 19:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 7 km WSW of Pala, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 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: 260 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

3.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-23 19:06:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.33233, -117.14683

Temperature

15.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3.9 km

3.9 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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