M1.9 Depth: 22.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 21 km N of Avalon, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 17:14:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 21 km N of Avalon, CA (United States) on August 9, 2025 at 17:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

22.7 km

UTC time

2025-08-09 17:14:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.53167, -118.30817

Temperature

17.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

22.7 km

22.7 km — deeper 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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