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M2.5 Depth: 13.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 3 km NE of Fontana, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 07:54:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 07:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 3 km NE of Fontana, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 205 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 07:54:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.11450, -117.43250
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 km
13.8 km — close to 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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