M1.6 Depth: 21.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 10 km N of Borrego Springs, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-11 13:14:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2025 at 13:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 10 km N of Borrego Springs, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

21.9 km

UTC time

2025-07-11 13:14:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.34717, -116.36717

Temperature

28.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

21.9 km

21.9 km — deeper 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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