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M1.5 Depth: 20.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Wynola (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 22:53:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 5, 2025 at 22:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Wynola (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 233 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
20.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 22:53:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Wynola
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.08450, -116.64716
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.7 km
Shallow
20.7 km
20.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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