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M1.2 Depth: 3.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 14 km WSW of Toms Place, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 23:52:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 23:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 14 km WSW of Toms Place, CA (United States). 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 23:52:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.51167, -118.82567
Temperature
-10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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