M1.8 Depth: 16.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Laguna Beach (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 22:47:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Laguna Beach (United States) on December 15, 2025 at 22:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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: 228 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

16.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-15 22:47:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Laguna Beach

Source

scedc

Coordinates

33.51250, -117.79100

Temperature

15.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.6 km

16.6 km — close to 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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