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M1.8 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 4 km S of Brawley, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 20:39:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 20:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 4 km S of Brawley, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 227 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 20:39:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.94617, -115.52333
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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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