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M1.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 12 km W of Niland, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 00:54:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 12 km W of Niland, CA (United States) on July 8, 2025 at 00:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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: 217 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-08 00:54:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.24000, -115.65217
Temperature
37.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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