M1.5 Depth: 9.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Los Angeles (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-23 17:33:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 23, 2025 at 17:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Los Angeles (United States). 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: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

9.7 km

UTC time

2025-11-23 17:33:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Los Angeles

Source

scedc

Coordinates

34.17450, -118.44533

Temperature

18.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.7 km

9.7 km — shallower 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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