M1.1 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 11 km NNE of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 01:32:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 11 km NNE of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States) on September 11, 2025 at 01:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-11 01:32:31 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.23633, -116.10100
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 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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