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M1.2 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 7.5 km ( 4.7 mi) SE (az= 128.1) from Bonita, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 20:49:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 7.5 km ( 4.7 mi) SE (az= 128.1) from Bonita, CA (United States) on December 26, 2025 at 20:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 20:49:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.61600, -116.96700
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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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