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M2.0 Depth: 12.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 16 km NE of Borrego Springs, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-15 03:57:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 16 km NE of Borrego Springs, CA (United States) on August 15, 2025 at 03:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 218 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-15 03:57:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.37383, -116.27483
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 km — close to 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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