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M1.6 Depth: 59.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 1.3 km ( 0.8 mi) ESE ( 107. azimuth) from Brea, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 19:48:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 1.3 km ( 0.8 mi) ESE ( 107. azimuth) from Brea, CA (United States) on November 15, 2025 at 19:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
59.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 19:48:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.91317, -117.88633
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.9 km
Shallow
59.9 km
59.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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