M0.3 Depth: 8.5 km

M0.3 Earthquake near 23 km SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-03 12:59:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near 23 km SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA (United States) on November 3, 2025 at 12:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 142 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M0.3

Depth

8.5 km

UTC time

2025-11-03 12:59:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.98033, -116.27717

Temperature

18.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.5 km

8.5 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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