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M1.0 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 15 km E of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 22:05:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 15 km E of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States) on May 15, 2025 at 22:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 22:05:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.16200, -115.97450
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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