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M1.2 Depth: 19.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Pasadena (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 19:46:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 16, 2025 at 19:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Pasadena (United States). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 221 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
19.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 19:46:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Pasadena
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.15333, -118.11350
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.3 km
Shallow
19.3 km
19.3 km — deeper 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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