M2.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Southern California (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 20:50:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Southern California (United States) on November 20, 2025 at 20:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-20 20:50:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

Source

isc

Coordinates

33.95600, -118.73900

Temperature

14.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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