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M3.0 Depth: 17.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIF. (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 04:04:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 04:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIF. (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 222 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
17.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 04:04:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.14330, -117.45520
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.9 km
Shallow
17.9 km
17.9 km — close to 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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