M1.5 Depth: 3.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 1.1 km ( .7 mi) SE (az= 135.5) from Baldwin Hills, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 14:04:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 1.1 km (.7 mi) SE (az= 135.5) from Baldwin Hills, CA (United States) on December 29, 2025 at 14:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

3.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-29 14:04:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

scedc

Coordinates

33.99650, -118.36367

Temperature

12.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3.6 km

3.6 km — shallower 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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