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M1.1 Depth: 11.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 27 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 13:03:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 13:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 27 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. United States: 198 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 13:03:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.92500, -116.24883
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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