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M1.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 5.6 km ( 3.5 mi) N (az= 358.2) from La Verne, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 18:06:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 18:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 5.6 km ( 3.5 mi) N (az= 358.2) from La Verne, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 18:06:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.15133, -117.76967
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to 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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