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Version #4: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 7:17:56 AM (PST) on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
The magnitude 1.0 event occurred 11 km (7 miles) WSW of Niland, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 3 km ( 2 miles).


Magnitude 1.0 - (unknown type)
Time Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:17:56 AM (PST)
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 15:17:56 (UTC)
Distance from Niland, CA - 11 km (7 miles) WSW (258 degrees)
Calipatria, CA - 16 km (10 miles) NW (312 degrees)
Bombay Beach, CA - 17 km (11 miles) SSE (149 degrees)
Westmorland, CA - 20 km (13 miles) N (355 degrees)
Brawley, CA - 29 km (18 miles) NNW (339 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 13.2 min. N (33.219N), 115 deg. 38.3 min. W (115.639W)
Depth 3.06 km (1.90 miles)
Quality Poor
Location Quality Parameters Nst=4, Nph=5, Dmin=4.3 km, Rmss=0.13 sec, Erho=4.65 km, Erzz=31.61 km, Gp=344 degrees
Event ID# ci41152975
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