M0.9 Depth: 8.2 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 1 km WSW of Sylmar, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 08:40:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 1 km WSW of Sylmar, CA (United States) on December 16, 2025 at 08:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 214 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

8.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-16 08:40:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.30617, -118.45750

Temperature

17.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.2 km

8.2 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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