M1.0 Depth: 10.7 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 13 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-04-29 12:31:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2025 at 12:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 13 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

10.7 km

UTC time

2025-04-29 12:31:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.36183, -116.42800

Temperature

25.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10.7 km

10.7 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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