M1.1 Depth: 16.6 km

M1.1 Earthquake near San Diego County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 11:12:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 25, 2026 at 11:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near San Diego County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 17 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 SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 154 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.6 km
Shallow
16.6 km
16.6 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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