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M1.6 Depth: 14.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Pico Rivera (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 00:32:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Pico Rivera (United States) on December 16, 2025 at 00:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 225 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 00:32:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Pico Rivera
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.98550, -118.08234
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 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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