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M1.2 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 23 km ENE of Thermal, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 23:37:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 23:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 23 km ENE of Thermal, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 205 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 23:37:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.73800, -115.92467
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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