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A micro earthquake occurred at 7:14:23 AM (PST) on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
The magnitude 0.4 event occurred 22 km (14 miles) ESE of Anza, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 7 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 0.4 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 7:14:23 AM (PST)
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 15:14:23 (UTC)
Distance from Anza, CA - 22 km (14 miles) ESE (113 degrees)
La Quinta, CA - 25 km (15 miles) SSW (213 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 26 km (16 miles) NNW (343 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 27 km (17 miles) NE (37 degrees)
Palm Desert, CA - 28 km (17 miles) SSW (195 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 28.7 min. N (33.478N), 116 deg. 27.3 min. W (116.454W)
Depth 7.28 km (4.50 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=29, Nph=50, Dmin=13.8 km, Rmss=0.18 sec, Erho=0.24 km, Erzz=0.9 km, Gp=70 degrees
Event ID# ci41151679
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