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M1.4 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 14.9 km ( 9.2 mi) NNW (az= 331.0) from Desert Center, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 03:49:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 28, 2025 at 03:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 14.9 km ( 9.2 mi) NNW (az= 331.0) from Desert Center, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 03:49:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.83233, -115.47800
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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