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M0.8 Depth: 10.6 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 18 km ENE of Borrego Springs, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 03:31:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 03:31 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 18 km ENE of Borrego Springs, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 03:31:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.32300, -116.19667
Temperature
30.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 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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