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M1.2 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 27.2 km ( 16.9 mi) N (az= 356.2) from Searles Valley, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 21:23:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 27.2 km ( 16.9 mi) N (az= 356.2) from Searles Valley, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 220 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 21:23:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
36.01200, -117.42367
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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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