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M1.8 Depth: 18.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 17.9 km ( 11.2 mi) SSW (az= 211.6) from Ojai, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 19:36:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 12, 2025 at 19:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 17.9 km ( 11.2 mi) SSW (az= 211.6) from Ojai, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 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 event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
18.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 19:36:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.31033, -119.34517
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.3 km
Shallow
18.3 km
18.3 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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