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M1.2 Depth: 15.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Azusa (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 17:03:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 17:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Azusa (United States). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 225 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 17:03:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Azusa
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.13983, -117.93816
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 km
15.3 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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