M1.1 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 13 km SSW of Salton City, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 04:40:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 13 km SSW of Salton City, CA (United States) on November 16, 2025 at 04:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

6.5 km

UTC time

2025-11-16 04:40:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.18833, -116.00250

Temperature

12.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

6.5 km

6.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

Salton Buttes

Distance: 36 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
Pinacate

Distance: 278 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico
San Luis, Isla

Distance: 388 km ·Tuff cone ·Elevation: 183 m ·Last eruption: -1141 ·Mexico
Uinkaret Field

Distance: 441 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1100 ·United States
Ubehebe Craters

Distance: 446 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
Jaraguay Volcanic Field

Distance: 452 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 960 m ·Mexico

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