Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada


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Version #6: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 2:54:14 PM (PDT) on Friday, September 19, 2025.
The magnitude 1.8 event occurred 14 km (8 miles) ENE (77 degrees) of Borrego Springs, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 11 km ( 7 miles).


Magnitude 1.8 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2:54:14 PM (PDT)
Friday, September 19, 2025 at 21:54:14 (UTC)
Distance from Borrego Springs, CA - 14 km (8 miles) ENE (77 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 18 km (11 miles) NNW (329 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 24 km (15 miles) SSW (211 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 26 km (16 miles) W (266 degrees)
Mecca, CA - 35 km (22 miles) SSW (204 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 17.0 min. N (33.283N), 116 deg. 13.9 min. W (116.232W)
Depth 11.06 km (6.90 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=75, Nph=139, Dmin=10.2 km, Rmss=0.19 sec, Erho=0.13 km, Erzz=0.3 km, Gp=25 degrees
Event ID# ci40446466
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