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M1.9 Depth: 25.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Garden Grove (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 23:14:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 23:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Garden Grove (United States). With a focal depth of about 25 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 SCEDC. United States: 222 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
25.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 23:14:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Garden Grove
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.78333, -118.01183
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.2 km
Shallow
25.2 km
25.2 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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