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A micro earthquake occurred at 5:33:59 PM (PDT) on Friday, August 1, 2025.
The magnitude 1.6 event occurred 8 km (5 miles) SW of Niland, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 4 km ( 3 miles).


Magnitude 1.6 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, August 1, 2025 at 5:33:59 PM (PDT)
Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 0:33:59 (UTC)
Distance from Niland, CA - 8 km (5 miles) SW (226 degrees)
Calipatria, CA - 9 km (6 miles) NW (318 degrees)
Westmorland, CA - 17 km (11 miles) NNE (12 degrees)
Bombay Beach, CA - 23 km (14 miles) SE (142 degrees)
Brawley, CA - 24 km (15 miles) NNW (348 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 11.3 min. N (33.189N), 115 deg. 34.9 min. W (115.582W)
Depth 4.20 km (2.60 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=35, Nph=52, Dmin=3.4 km, Rmss=0.22 sec, Erho=0.25 km, Erzz=0.45 km, Gp=45 degrees
Event ID# ci41251048
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