M1.1 Depth: 5.3 km

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

UTC time: 2025-10-27 23:38:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 27, 2025 at 23:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 11 km NE of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

5.3 km

UTC time

2025-10-27 23:38:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.22033, -116.06483

Temperature

25.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5.3 km

5.3 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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