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M1.4 Depth: 21.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 15:07:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on December 12, 2025 at 15:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 15:07:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.22533, -117.54333
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 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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    Distance: 179 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
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    Distance: 422 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
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    Distance: 468 km ·Tuff cone ·Elevation: 183 m ·Last eruption: -1141 ·Mexico

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