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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 10:24:28 AM (PST) on Monday, December 29, 2025.
The magnitude 1.3 event occurred 4 km (2 miles) ENE (74 degrees) of Ocotillo Wells, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 10 km ( 6 miles).


Magnitude 1.3 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:24:28 AM (PST)
Monday, December 29, 2025 at 18:24:28 (UTC)
Distance from Ocotillo Wells, CA - 4 km (2 miles) ENE (74 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 20 km (13 miles) SW (218 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 29 km (18 miles) ESE (113 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 35 km (22 miles) S (179 degrees)
Bombay Beach, CA - 40 km (25 miles) WSW (237 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 9.2 min. N (33.153N), 116 deg. 5.5 min. W (116.091W)
Depth 9.99 km (6.20 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=43, Nph=70, Dmin=7.2 km, Rmss=0.23 sec, Erho=0.23 km, Erzz=0.54 km, Gp=31 degrees
Event ID# ci41148959
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