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Version #5: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 4:59:31 PM (PDT) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 8 km (5 miles) W of Holtville, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 9 km ( 5 miles).


Magnitude 1.4 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:59:31 PM (PDT)
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 23:59:31 (UTC)
Distance from Holtville, CA - 8 km (5 miles) W (272 degrees)
El Centro, CA - 9 km (6 miles) ENE (73 degrees)
Imperial, CA - 11 km (7 miles) ESE (111 degrees)
Heber, CA - 11 km (7 miles) NE (34 degrees)
Calexico, CA - 15 km (10 miles) NNE (13 degrees)
Coordinates 32 deg. 48.8 min. N (32.813N), 115 deg. 27.8 min. W (115.463W)
Depth 8.62 km (5.40 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=26, Nph=37, Dmin=1.7 km, Rmss=0.22 sec, Erho=0.36 km, Erzz=0.78 km, Gp=44 degrees
Event ID# ci41202791
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