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A micro earthquake occurred at 2:51:04 PM (PDT) on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
The magnitude 0.9 event occurred 17 km (11 miles) SW of La Quinta, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 5 km ( 3 miles).


Magnitude 0.9 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2:51:04 PM (PDT)
Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 21:51:04 (UTC)
Distance from La Quinta, CA - 17 km (11 miles) SW (216 degrees)
Palm Desert, CA - 21 km (13 miles) S (191 degrees)
Rancho Mirage, CA - 22 km (14 miles) S (181 degrees)
Indian Wells, CA - 23 km (14 miles) SSW (207 degrees)
Anza, CA - 24 km (15 miles) E (94 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 32.3 min. N (33.538N), 116 deg. 25.1 min. W (116.419W)
Depth 4.92 km (3.10 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=44, Nph=73, Dmin=12.7 km, Rmss=0.16 sec, Erho=0.16 km, Erzz=0.46 km, Gp=39 degrees
Event ID# ci41099799
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