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A micro earthquake occurred at 3:31:13 PM (PST) on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
The magnitude 0.7 event occurred 19 km (12 miles) N (8 degrees) of Borrego Springs, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 6 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 0.7 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:31:13 PM (PST)
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 23:31:13 (UTC)
Distance from Borrego Springs, CA - 19 km (12 miles) N (8 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 23 km (14 miles) W (260 degrees)
La Quinta, CA - 26 km (16 miles) S (187 degrees)
Mecca, CA - 29 km (18 miles) WSW (238 degrees)
Thermal, CA - 30 km (19 miles) SW (219 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 25.8 min. N (33.429N), 116 deg. 20.7 min. W (116.345W)
Depth 6.29 km (3.90 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=30, Nph=46, Dmin=8.1 km, Rmss=0.19 sec, Erho=0.28 km, Erzz=0.9 km, Gp=115 degrees
Event ID# ci41151887
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