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A micro earthquake occurred at 4:43:36 PM (PST) on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
The magnitude 1.1 event occurred 20 km (12 miles) SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 6 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 1.1 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:43:36 PM (PST)
Friday, November 21, 2025 at 0:43:36 (UTC)
Distance from Ocotillo Wells, CA - 20 km (12 miles) SW (230 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 26 km (16 miles) SSE (163 degrees)
Julian, CA - 29 km (18 miles) E (101 degrees)
Pine Valley, CA - 32 km (20 miles) NE (44 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 42 km (26 miles) SE (132 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 1.7 min. N (33.028N), 116 deg. 17.6 min. W (116.294W)
Depth 6.25 km (3.90 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=43, Nph=50, Dmin=8.2 km, Rmss=0.209999993 sec, Erho=0.32 km, Erzz=1.03999996 km, Gp=56 degrees
Event ID# ci41125231
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