Back to map
M1.3 Depth: 10.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 16 km SE of Ocotillo, CA (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 15:29:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 16 km SE of Ocotillo, CA (Mexico) on November 15, 2025 at 15:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 15:29:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.62800, -115.88417
Temperature
13.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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: 68 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Pinacate
    Distance: 240 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico
  • San Luis, Isla
    Distance: 327 km ·Tuff cone ·Elevation: 183 m ·Last eruption: -1141 ·Mexico
  • Jaraguay Volcanic Field
    Distance: 390 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 960 m ·Mexico
  • Uinkaret Field
    Distance: 488 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1100 ·United States
  • San Francisco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 492 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 1075 ·United States

Historic earthquake map · Mexico

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Mexico

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share