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M2.2 Depth: 19.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near .6 km ( .4 mi) E (az= 81.4) from Villa Park, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 18:19:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near.6 km (.4 mi) E (az= 81.4) from Villa Park, CA (United States) on December 18, 2025 at 18:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 210 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 18:19:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.81533, -117.80650
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 km — deeper 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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