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M1.9 Depth: 41.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Victorville (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 05:51:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 05:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Victorville (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
41.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 05:51:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Victorville
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.48167, -117.35983
Temperature
6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.3 km
Shallow
41.3 km
41.3 km — deeper 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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