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A micro earthquake occurred at 4:53:15 PM (PST) on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
The magnitude 0.7 event occurred 21 km (13 miles) ESE of Anza, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 15 km (10 miles).


Magnitude 0.7 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 4:53:15 PM (PST)
Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 0:53:15 (UTC)
Distance from Anza, CA - 21 km (13 miles) ESE (115 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 26 km (16 miles) NE (36 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 26 km (16 miles) NNW (341 degrees)
La Quinta, CA - 26 km (16 miles) SW (214 degrees)
Palm Desert, CA - 29 km (18 miles) SSW (197 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 28.4 min. N (33.473N), 116 deg. 28.0 min. W (116.466W)
Depth 15.26 km (9.50 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=19, Nph=32, Dmin=12.9 km, Rmss=0.15 sec, Erho=0.42 km, Erzz=0.57 km, Gp=95 degrees
Event ID# ci41151895
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