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A micro earthquake occurred at 1:03:12 AM (PDT) on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
The magnitude 1.2 event occurred 12 km (7 miles) SW of Salton City, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 4 km ( 2 miles).


Magnitude 1.2 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 1:03:12 AM (PDT)
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 8:03:12 (UTC)
Distance from Salton City, CA - 12 km (7 miles) SW (233 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 12 km (8 miles) NE (35 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 26 km (16 miles) S (171 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 30 km (19 miles) E (94 degrees)
Bombay Beach, CA - 33 km (20 miles) WSW (247 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 14.1 min. N (33.235N), 116 deg. 3.3 min. W (116.056W)
Depth 3.59 km (2.20 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=52, Nph=92, Dmin=8.2 km, Rmss=0.23 sec, Erho=0.18 km, Erzz=0.42 km, Gp=69 degrees
Event ID# ci41035231
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