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A micro earthquake occurred at 4:14:33 PM (PST) on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
The magnitude 1.2 event occurred 23 km (14 miles) NNW of Borrego Springs, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 2 km ( 1 mile).


Magnitude 1.2 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 4:14:33 PM (PST)
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 0:14:33 (UTC)
Distance from Borrego Springs, CA - 23 km (14 miles) NNW (343 degrees)
Anza, CA - 24 km (15 miles) ESE (118 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 26 km (16 miles) NE (42 degrees)
La Quinta, CA - 26 km (16 miles) SSW (209 degrees)
Palm Desert, CA - 30 km (19 miles) SSW (193 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 27.4 min. N (33.456N), 116 deg. 26.9 min. W (116.448W)
Depth 2.32 km (1.40 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=66, Nph=115, Dmin=15.0 km, Rmss=0.23 sec, Erho=0.17 km, Erzz=0.39 km, Gp=32 degrees
Event ID# ci40485802
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