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M1.1 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 16 km ESE of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-04 13:22:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 16 km ESE of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States) on November 4, 2025 at 13:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-04 13:22:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.10917, -115.96400
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 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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