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A micro earthquake occurred at 4:37:29 PM (PDT) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
The magnitude 0.6 event occurred 9 km (5 miles) N of Borrego Springs, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 11 km ( 7 miles).


Magnitude 0.6 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:37:29 PM (PDT)
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 23:37:29 (UTC)
Distance from Borrego Springs, CA - 9 km (5 miles) N (353 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 24 km (15 miles) ENE (76 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 31 km (19 miles) WSW (241 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 32 km (20 miles) NW (312 degrees)
Julian, CA - 35 km (22 miles) NE (35 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 20.1 min. N (33.334N), 116 deg. 23.2 min. W (116.387W)
Depth 10.76 km (6.70 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=41, Nph=66, Dmin=2.1 km, Rmss=0.2 sec, Erho=0.2 km, Erzz=0.44 km, Gp=37 degrees
Event ID# ci41202775
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