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A micro earthquake occurred at 3:00:39 AM (PST) on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The magnitude 0.9 event occurred 11 km (7 miles) SW of Salton City, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 4 km ( 2 miles).


Magnitude 0.9 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:00:39 AM (PST)
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00:39 (UTC)
Distance from Salton City, CA - 11 km (7 miles) SW (232 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 13 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 - 32 km (20 miles) WSW (247 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 14.1 min. N (33.236N), 116 deg. 3.2 min. W (116.053W)
Depth 3.90 km (2.40 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=38, Nph=62, Dmin=8.0 km, Rmss=0.23 sec, Erho=0.22 km, Erzz=1 km, Gp=70 degrees
Event ID# ci41123391
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