M1.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 27 km NW of Ocotillo, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-29 13:17:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 29, 2025 at 13:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 27 km NW of Ocotillo, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-29 13:17:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.88633, -116.21717

Temperature

25.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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