M2.5 Depth: 4.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 15 km ENE of Ocotillo, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 17:31:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 15 km ENE of Ocotillo, CA (United States) on November 13, 2025 at 17:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

4.5 km

UTC time

2025-11-13 17:31:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.77833, -115.84600

Temperature

28.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.5 km

4.5 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

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