M1.9 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Lincoln County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 20:38:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Lincoln County (United States) on December 17, 2025 at 20:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 220 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 20:38:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.94720, -114.53610
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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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