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A micro earthquake occurred at 11:21:53 AM (PDT) on Friday, July 18, 2025.
The magnitude 0.7 event occurred 14 km (8 miles) W of Ocotillo Wells, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 11 km ( 7 miles).


Magnitude 0.7 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:21:53 AM (PDT)
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 18:21:53 (UTC)
Distance from Ocotillo Wells, CA - 14 km (8 miles) W (270 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 16 km (10 miles) SE (144 degrees)
Julian, CA - 31 km (19 miles) ENE (77 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 35 km (21 miles) WSW (240 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 37 km (23 miles) ESE (115 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 8.6 min. N (33.143N), 116 deg. 16.7 min. W (116.278W)
Depth 11.23 km (7.00 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=36, Nph=57, Dmin=6.0 km, Rmss=0.19 sec, Erho=0.23 km, Erzz=0.41 km, Gp=52 degrees
Event ID# ci41025863
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