M1.5 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 11 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 17:37:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 11 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States) on December 14, 2025 at 17:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

8.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 17:37:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.19450, -116.02833

Temperature

23.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.2 km

8.2 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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