M1.0 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 2 km SSE of Ladera Ranch, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 14:53:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2025 at 14:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 2 km SSE of Ladera Ranch, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 241 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

9.2 km

UTC time

2025-09-01 14:53:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.55233, -117.63116

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.2 km

9.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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