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A micro earthquake occurred at 4:18:34 AM (PDT) on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
The magnitude 0.7 event occurred 18 km (11 miles) ESE of Ocotillo Wells, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 4 km ( 2 miles).


Magnitude 0.7 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:18:34 AM (PDT)
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 11:18:34 (UTC)
Distance from Ocotillo Wells, CA - 18 km (11 miles) ESE (117 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 25 km (16 miles) S (181 degrees)
Westmorland, CA - 32 km (20 miles) W (277 degrees)
Ocotillo, CA - 37 km (23 miles) N (5 degrees)
Bombay Beach, CA - 38 km (23 miles) SW (214 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 4.2 min. N (33.070N), 115 deg. 57.6 min. W (115.959W)
Depth 3.99 km (2.50 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=29, Nph=50, Dmin=11.6 km, Rmss=0.27 sec, Erho=0.37 km, Erzz=1.48 km, Gp=94 degrees
Event ID# ci40448690
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