M1.1 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 2 km WNW of Orinda, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 10:33:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 2 km WNW of Orinda, CA (United States) on December 24, 2025 at 10:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 10:33:07 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.88383, -122.20533
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 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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