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M4.3 Depth: 10.6 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 12 km WNW of Calipatria, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-11 09:55:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 12 km WNW of Calipatria, CA (United States) on July 11, 2025 at 09:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 203 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-11 09:55:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.16516, -115.63934
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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