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A micro earthquake occurred at 12:53:48 PM (PDT) on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 14 km (9 miles) NE (50 degrees) of Borrego Springs, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 12 km ( 7 miles).


Magnitude 1.4 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 12:53:48 PM (PDT)
Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 19:53:48 (UTC)
Distance from Borrego Springs, CA - 14 km (9 miles) NE (50 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 20 km (13 miles) SW (226 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 25 km (15 miles) NNW (332 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 28 km (18 miles) W (279 degrees)
Mecca, CA - 31 km (19 miles) SSW (213 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 20.3 min. N (33.338N), 116 deg. 15.3 min. W (116.256W)
Depth 11.74 km (7.30 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=73, Nph=135, Dmin=5.7 km, Rmss=0.21 sec, Erho=0.15 km, Erzz=0.3 km, Gp=20 degrees
Event ID# ci41100295
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