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M2.6 Depth: 3.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 7 km ENE of Big Bear City, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 16:38:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 7 km ENE of Big Bear City, CA (United States) on December 19, 2025 at 16:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 209 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 16:38:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.28033, -116.77150
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 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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