M1.1 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 11 km NE of Pinnacles, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-09 11:59:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2025 at 11:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 11 km NE of Pinnacles, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 215 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

8.9 km

UTC time

2025-07-09 11:59:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

36.61583, -121.07000

Temperature

17.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.9 km

8.9 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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