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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 9:04:50 PM (PDT) on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
The magnitude 0.5 event occurred 1 km (1 miles) SE of Borrego Springs, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 3 km ( 2 miles).


Magnitude 0.5 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 9:04:50 PM (PDT)
Friday, September 19, 2025 at 4:04:50 (UTC)
Distance from Borrego Springs, CA - 1 km (1 miles) SE (136 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 25 km (15 miles) WNW (298 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 25 km (16 miles) E (99 degrees)
Julian, CA - 29 km (18 miles) NE (50 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 35 km (22 miles) SW (226 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 14.9 min. N (33.248N), 116 deg. 21.9 min. W (116.365W)
Depth 2.61 km (1.60 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=20, Nph=23, Dmin=5.4 km, Rmss=0.12 sec, Erho=0.54 km, Erzz=0.3 km, Gp=207 degrees
Event ID# ci40445682
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