M3.6 Depth: 11.1 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 13 km NW of Fillmore, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 01:03:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near 13 km NW of Fillmore, CA (United States) on December 14, 2025 at 01:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 206 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

11.1 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 01:03:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.48667, -119.01617

Temperature

13.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.1 km

11.1 km — shallower than 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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