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M1.3 Depth: 19.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 1.4 km ( .9 mi) N (az= 357.1) from Chino, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 16:25:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 16:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 1.4 km (.9 mi) N (az= 357.1) from Chino, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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 SCEDC. United States: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 16:25:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.02500, -117.68967
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 km — deeper 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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