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M0.6 Depth: 11.7 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 3 km SW of Ocotillo, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 10:08:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 10:08 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near 3 km SW of Ocotillo, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 10:08:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.72000, -116.01333
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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