M1.8 Depth: -0.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Orange County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 14:27:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Orange County (United States) on December 4, 2025 at 14:27 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

-0.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-04 14:27:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Orange County

Source

scedc

Coordinates

33.94167, -117.85150

Temperature

10.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-0.3 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Salton Buttes

Distance: 223 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
Ubehebe Craters

Distance: 344 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
Mammoth Mountain

Distance: 424 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
Mono-Inyo Craters

Distance: 442 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
Mono Lake Volcanic Field

Distance: 464 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
Pinacate

Distance: 468 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico

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