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M1.7 Depth: 9.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Lakeview Hot Springs (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 20:33:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Lakeview Hot Springs (United States) on December 9, 2025 at 20:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-09 20:33:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Lakeview Hot Springs
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.85183, -117.13617
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 km — shallower 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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