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M0.7 Depth: 7.9 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 19.3 km ( 12.0 mi) SW (az= 229.2) from Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 12:49:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 19.3 km ( 12.0 mi) SW (az= 229.2) from Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States) on November 19, 2025 at 12:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 229 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 12:49:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.02934, -116.28850
Temperature
4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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

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