M2.5 earthquake — 12 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 12 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA on Oct 28, 2026 at 02:41 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 6 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 6.1 km |
| Coordinates | 33.068, -116.046 |
| Time | Oct 28, 02:41 UTC |
| Location | 12 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA |
| USGS event ID | ci41567984 |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 113 km | Oct 23, 16:43 UTC | 17 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.