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M1.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 3.1 km ( 1.9 mi) ESE (az= 103.8) from Seal Beach, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 01:47:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 3.1 km ( 1.9 mi) ESE (az= 103.8) from Seal Beach, CA (United States) on December 18, 2025 at 01:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 223 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 01:47:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.73466, -118.07200
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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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