M1.7 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 7 km E of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 02:42:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 4, 2025 at 02:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 7 km E of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 217 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

7.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-04 02:42:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.14783, -116.05350

Temperature

19.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7.8 km

7.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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