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A micro earthquake occurred at 3:48:19 PM (PDT) on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
The magnitude 0.9 event occurred 18 km (11 miles) E (94 degrees) of Ocotillo Wells, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 7 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 0.9 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:48:19 PM (PDT)
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 22:48:19 (UTC)
Distance from Ocotillo Wells, CA - 18 km (11 miles) E (94 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 19 km (12 miles) S (176 degrees)
Bombay Beach, CA - 31 km (19 miles) SW (219 degrees)
Westmorland, CA - 32 km (20 miles) WNW (290 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 40 km (25 miles) SSE (158 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 8.0 min. N (33.133N), 115 deg. 56.5 min. W (115.942W)
Depth 7.14 km (4.40 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=32, Nph=50, Dmin=5.6 km, Rmss=0.18 sec, Erho=0.21 km, Erzz=0.49 km, Gp=56 degrees
Event ID# ci40449178
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