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A micro earthquake occurred at 2:27:47 AM (PST) on Monday, January 26, 2026.
The magnitude 0.7 event occurred 8 km (5 miles) NNE (23 degrees) of Borrego Springs, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 12 km ( 8 miles).


Magnitude 0.7 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:27:47 AM (PST)
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:27:47 (UTC)
Distance from Borrego Springs, CA - 8 km (5 miles) NNE (23 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 27 km (17 miles) E (81 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 28 km (17 miles) NW (315 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 28 km (17 miles) SW (235 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 36 km (22 miles) W (274 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 19.3 min. N (33.321N), 116 deg. 20.5 min. W (116.341W)
Depth 12.26 km (7.60 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=40, Nph=68, Dmin=9.2 km, Rmss=0.21 sec, Erho=0.22 km, Erzz=0.57 km, Gp=62 degrees
Event ID# ci41172559
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