Earthquake 2 km NNW of Buena Park, CA (1.7 ml) (2025-03-16 01:42:14 UTC)

1742089334

33.8843, -118.0087

11.89 KM

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 2 km NNW of Buena Park, CA, at 2025-03-16 01:42:14 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 2 km NNW of Buena Park, CA

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 2 km NNW of Buena Park, CA (1.7 ml) (2025-03-16 01:42:14 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.7

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ci41080536

Nearest Places

Anthony School / 0.46 km
Neff High School / 0.64 km
KFI-AM (Los Angeles) / 0.7 km
Brea Creek / 0.73 km
Windermere Park / 0.77 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

11 km NW of Malibu, CA
Time: 1742185901
Depth: 9.39 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR
Time: 1742185884
Depth: 17.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

KEPULAUAN TALAUD, INDONESIA
Time: 1742185572
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Talaud Islands, Indonesia
Time: 1742185572
Depth: 33.48 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF.
Time: 1742185152
Depth: 16.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

11 km NW of Malibu, CA
Time: 1742185901
Depth: 9.39 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIF.
Time: 1742184796
Depth: 11.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

10 km NW of Malibu, CA
Time: 1742184796
Depth: 11.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

11 km WNW of Malibu, CA
Time: 1742181684
Depth: 11.06 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIF.
Time: 1742181441
Depth: 14.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)