Earthquake 2 km SSW of Hawthorne, CA (1.5 ml) (2025-05-03 03:17:55 UTC)

1746242275

33.9038, -118.3590

11.11 KM

A 1.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 2 km SSW of Hawthorne, CA, at 2025-05-03 03:17:55 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 SSW of Hawthorne, 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 SSW of Hawthorne, CA (1.5 ml) (2025-05-03 03:17:55 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.5

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ci41143584

Nearest Places

Billy Mitchell Elementary School / 0.46 km
Ramona Elementary School / 0.62 km
Smith School / 0.64 km
First Congregational Church / 0.68 km
Lawndale Branch County of Los Angeles Public Library / 0.73 km

Comment

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Depth: 11.56 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 2.26 km
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1.7

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Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.2

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Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.2

DRAKE PASSAGE
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Nearest Earthquake

1.2