M1.4 Depth: 13.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 6 km NE of Gonzales, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-01 11:22:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 6 km NE of Gonzales, CA (United States) on November 1, 2025 at 11:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 157 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-01 11:22:49 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.54617, -121.39333
Temperature
7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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