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M1.1 Depth: 2.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 21 km ENE of Coachella, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 22:50:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 21, 2025 at 22:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 21 km ENE of Coachella, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 231 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 22:50:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.77467, -115.98283
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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