M1.1 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 6 km NNW of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 11:12:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 7, 2025 at 11:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 6 km NNW of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 207 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

6.5 km

UTC time

2025-09-07 11:12:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.19150, -116.15950

Temperature

26.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

6.5 km

6.5 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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