Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- USGS
44 km NE of Holtville, CA
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M1.4 Earthquake near 44 km NE of Holtville, CA (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 44 km NE of Holtville, CA (United States) on April 23, 2025 at 18:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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: 150 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
d623d481229079c63f200ff6be1bfee20f8fec63
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 18:06:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.03817,
-114.99233
Temperature
30.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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Stats (last 24h)
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