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M1.1 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 11 km E of Ocotillo, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 17:14:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 11 km E of Ocotillo, CA (United States) on August 24, 2025 at 17:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 17:14:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.73483, -115.87833
Temperature
33.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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