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A micro earthquake occurred at 3:35:52 AM (PDT) on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
The magnitude 0.8 event occurred 3 km (2 miles) NNW of Ocotillo Wells, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 10 km ( 6 miles).


Magnitude 0.8 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 3:35:52 AM (PDT)
Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:35:52 (UTC)
Distance from Ocotillo Wells, CA - 3 km (2 miles) NNW (347 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 22 km (14 miles) SW (230 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 24 km (15 miles) ESE (113 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 33 km (20 miles) S (187 degrees)
Bombay Beach, CA - 43 km (26 miles) WSW (242 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 10.3 min. N (33.172N), 116 deg. 8.4 min. W (116.139W)
Depth 9.76 km (6.10 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=46, Nph=84, Dmin=3.2 km, Rmss=0.22 sec, Erho=0.24 km, Erzz=0.43 km, Gp=39 degrees
Event ID# ci41099351
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