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M1.3 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 6 km N of Valle Vista, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 12:36:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 21, 2025 at 12:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 6 km N of Valle Vista, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 225 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 12:36:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.80133, -116.88300
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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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