M2.9 Depth: 10.5 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 14 km NW of Fillmore, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 01:29:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 01:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 14 km NW of Fillmore, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

10.5 km

UTC time

2025-12-16 01:29:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.48950, -119.02050

Temperature

13.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.5 km

10.5 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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