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M1.2 Depth: 28.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 12.6 km ( 7.8 mi) NNE (az= 17.5) from Sunland, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 20:02:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 20:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 12.6 km ( 7.8 mi) NNE (az= 17.5) from Sunland, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 20:02:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.36650, -118.26050
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 km — deeper 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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