M1.1 Depth: -0.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 24 km E of San Ardo, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 16:56:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 16:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 24 km E of San Ardo, CA (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 214 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

-0.7 km

UTC time

2025-08-19 16:56:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

36.05817, -120.63834

Temperature

26.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-0.7 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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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