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M1.4 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 22 km NE of San Lucas, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 02:06:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 22 km NE of San Lucas, CA (United States) on December 23, 2025 at 02:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 247 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 02:06:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.28817, -120.86867
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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