M2.0 Depth: 9.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Monrovia (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 16:08:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Monrovia (United States) on December 20, 2025 at 16:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 220 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 16:08:58 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.18900, -117.96617
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 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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