M0.7 Depth: 11.2 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 16.2 km ( 10.1 mi) NNW (az= 343.2) from Borrego Springs, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-25 20:37:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 16.2 km ( 10.1 mi) NNW (az= 343.2) from Borrego Springs, CA on March 25, 2026 at 20:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-25 20:37:28 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.39617, -116.42533
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 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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