7 Dec 2025, 20:36 UTC · Dec 7, 3:36 PM ET

M3.1 earthquake 5 km S of San Clemente, CA

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 5 km S of San Clemente, CA at Dec 7, 3:36 PM ET, 13 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter. 208 people reported feeling it.

M3.1 5 km S of San Clemente, CAM3.2 7 km SE of Loma Linda, CAM3.2 4 km SE of Loma Linda, CAM3.3 6 km SSW of Redlands, CAM3.3 1 km SE of Muscoy, CAM3.3 26 km ESE of Avalon, CAM3.4 14 km SSW of Rancho Palos Verdes, CAM3.5 31 km SW of Dana Point, CAM3.5 10 km SW of Idyllwild, CAM3.5 10 km SW of Idyllwild, CAM3.6 7 km WSW of Hermosa Beach, CAM3.6 4 km S of Banning, CAM3.6 14 km N of Warner Springs, CA
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.1 ml
Time7 Dec 2025, 20:36 UTC
Location33.385°, -117.614° – 5 km S of San Clemente, CA
Depth13.4 km
Felt reports208
USGS eventci41134895
Within 100 km

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3.31 km SE of Muscoy, CAMay 9, 2:32 AM
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3.36 km SSW of Redlands, CAApr 27, 10:47 AM
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3.27 km SE of Loma Linda, CAMay 8, 9:40 PM
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3.24 km SE of Loma Linda, CAApr 29, 11:48 PM
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 5 km S of San Clemente, CA earthquake?

Magnitude 3.1 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 13 km.

Was it felt?

208 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.1.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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