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M1.6 Depth: 2.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 16 km WSW of Ludlow, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 20:17:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 16 km WSW of Ludlow, CA (United States) on December 31, 2025 at 20:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 20:17:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.67767, -116.32383
Temperature
11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 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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