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M1.0 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 13 km SW of Searles Valley, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 06:13:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 27, 2025 at 06:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 13 km SW of Searles Valley, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 06:13:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.68033, -117.50133
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 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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