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M1.1 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 7 km WSW of Pala, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-03 20:33:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 7 km WSW of Pala, CA (United States) on November 3, 2025 at 20:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 142 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-03 20:33:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.33133, -117.14567
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 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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