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M1.1 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 11 km NW of Ocotillo, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 03:46:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 11 km NW of Ocotillo, CA (United States) on December 12, 2025 at 03:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 03:46:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.79283, -116.08417
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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