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Version #3: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This is a computer-generated message. This event has not yet been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 4:52:25 PM (PST) on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
The magnitude 1.6 event occurred 13 km (8 miles) SE of Ocotillo, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 7 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 1.6 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 4:52:25 PM (PST)
Monday, December 29, 2025 at 0:52:25 (UTC)
Distance from Ocotillo, CA - 13 km (8 miles) SE (130 degrees)
Progreso, B.C., MX - 30 km (18 miles) WNW (287 degrees)
El Centro, CA - 34 km (21 miles) WSW (245 degrees)
Heber, CA - 34 km (21 miles) WSW (257 degrees)
Imperial, CA - 36 km (23 miles) SW (235 degrees)
Coordinates 32 deg. 39.5 min. N (32.659N), 115 deg. 53.2 min. W (115.886W)
Depth 6.63 km (4.10 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=15, Nph=24, Dmin=3.6 km, Rmss=0.18 sec, Erho=0.29 km, Erzz=0.56 km, Gp=100 degrees
Event ID# ci41148511
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