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M1.1 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 22 km SSW of La Quinta, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 23:15:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 22 km SSW of La Quinta, CA (United States) on October 16, 2025 at 23:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 205 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 23:15:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.49017, -116.41400
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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