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M1.4 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 5.3 km ( 3.3 mi) SW (az= 214.8) from Marina del Rey, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 22:09:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 22:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 5.3 km ( 3.3 mi) SW (az= 214.8) from Marina del Rey, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 22:09:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.94083, -118.48466
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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