M0.9 Depth: 2.9 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 6 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-23 00:20:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 23, 2025 at 00:20 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 6 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 206 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

2.9 km

UTC time

2025-11-23 00:20:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.26700, -116.44033

Temperature

5.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2.9 km

2.9 km — shallower than 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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