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M1.1 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 21 km SW of Ocotillo, CA (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 09:35:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 21 km SW of Ocotillo, CA (Mexico) on May 18, 2025 at 09:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 09:35:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.58067, -116.11750
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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