M1.4 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 12 km SSE of Anza, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-18 16:55:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 18, 2025 at 16:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 12 km SSE of Anza, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 237 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 16:55:16 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.45400, -116.62517
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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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