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Version #4: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This is a computer-generated message. This event has not yet been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 9:03:19 PM (PDT) on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
The magnitude 0.5 event occurred 0 km (0 miles) NW of Borrego Springs, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 3 km ( 2 miles).


Magnitude 0.5 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 9:03:19 PM (PDT)
Friday, September 19, 2025 at 4:03:19 (UTC)
Distance from Borrego Springs, CA - 0 km (0 miles) NW (314 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 24 km (15 miles) E (96 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 26 km (16 miles) WNW (299 degrees)
Julian, CA - 29 km (18 miles) NE (46 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 35 km (22 miles) SW (229 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 15.5 min. N (33.259N), 116 deg. 22.7 min. W (116.379W)
Depth 3.02 km (1.90 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=31, Nph=53, Dmin=3.7 km, Rmss=0.19 sec, Erho=0.17 km, Erzz=0.23 km, Gp=47 degrees
Event ID# ci40445674
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