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M1.7 Depth: 33.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Silverado (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 18:25:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 18:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Silverado (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
33.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 18:25:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Silverado
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.73017, -117.63983
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.5 km
Shallow
33.5 km
33.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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