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M1.9 Depth: 9.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 14 km N of Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 10:43:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 10:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 14 km N of Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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: 215 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 10:43:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.50900, -118.40884
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 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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