M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near CHANNEL ISLANDS REG., CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 17:08:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near CHANNEL ISLANDS REG., CALIFORNIA (United States) on December 24, 2025 at 17:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 17:08:39 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.95190, -118.93210
Temperature
15.0°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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