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A micro earthquake occurred at 5:31:45 AM (PDT) on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
The magnitude 1.1 event occurred 10 km (6 miles) WNW of Ocotillo Wells, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 11 km ( 7 miles).


Magnitude 1.1 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:31:45 AM (PDT)
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 12:31:45 (UTC)
Distance from Ocotillo Wells, CA - 10 km (6 miles) WNW (283 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 16 km (10 miles) SE (129 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 30 km (19 miles) WSW (240 degrees)
Julian, CA - 35 km (22 miles) ENE (74 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 36 km (22 miles) SSW (201 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 9.8 min. N (33.163N), 116 deg. 14.3 min. W (116.239W)
Depth 10.68 km (6.60 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=62, Nph=112, Dmin=3.5 km, Rmss=0.18 sec, Erho=0.14 km, Erzz=0.32 km, Gp=25 degrees
Event ID# ci41112191
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