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M1.1 Depth: 5.4 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 10.9 km ( 6.7 mi) NW (az= 321.2) from Big Bear Lake, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 21:29:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 28, 2025 at 21:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 10.9 km ( 6.7 mi) NW (az= 321.2) from Big Bear Lake, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 21:29:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.32017, -116.98533
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 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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