M1.9 Depth: 11.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 5 km WNW of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 01:01:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 01:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 5 km WNW of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

11.8 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 01:01:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.16167, -116.18083

Temperature

25.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.8 km

11.8 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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