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A micro earthquake occurred at 2:10:33 AM (PDT) on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
The magnitude 1.7 event occurred 11 km (7 miles) SW of Salton City, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 10 km ( 6 miles).


Magnitude 1.7 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:10:33 AM (PDT)
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:10:33 (UTC)
Distance from Salton City, CA - 11 km (7 miles) SW (232 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 13 km (8 miles) NE (36 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 26 km (16 miles) S (169 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 30 km (19 miles) E (93 degrees)
Bombay Beach, CA - 32 km (20 miles) WSW (247 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 14.3 min. N (33.239N), 116 deg. 2.9 min. W (116.048W)
Depth 10.33 km (6.40 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=65, Nph=108, Dmin=7.4 km, Rmss=0.2 sec, Erho=0.16 km, Erzz=0.49 km, Gp=31 degrees
Event ID# ci41023959
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