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M1.2 Depth: 4.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 25 km N of Trona, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 19:22:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 1, 2025 at 19:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 25 km N of Trona, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 19:22:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.98500, -117.32667
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 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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