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M1.5 Depth: 1.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 6.1 km ( 3.8 mi) SSE (az= 150.7) from Bonita, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 20:45:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 6.1 km ( 3.8 mi) SSE (az= 150.7) from Bonita, CA (United States) on November 24, 2025 at 20:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 20:45:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.60950, -116.99800
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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