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M1.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 9 km NE of Borrego Springs, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-16 14:44:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 9 km NE of Borrego Springs, CA (United States) on June 16, 2025 at 14:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-16 14:44:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.30750, -116.29467
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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