M1.8 Depth: 19.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 4 km NNE of Gardena, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-13 14:22:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 4 km NNE of Gardena, CA (United States) on October 13, 2025 at 14:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

19.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-13 14:22:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.92067, -118.29650

Temperature

19.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

19.2 km

19.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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