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A micro earthquake occurred at 6:45:55 PM (PDT) on Friday, August 1, 2025.
The magnitude 0.8 event occurred 9 km (5 miles) SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).


Magnitude 0.8 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, August 1, 2025 at 6:45:55 PM (PDT)
Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:45:55 (UTC)
Distance from Ocotillo Wells, CA - 9 km (5 miles) SSW (212 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 27 km (17 miles) SE (138 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 32 km (20 miles) SW (221 degrees)
Julian, CA - 39 km (24 miles) E (90 degrees)
Ocotillo, CA - 42 km (26 miles) NNW (335 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 4.7 min. N (33.078N), 116 deg. 10.9 min. W (116.181W)
Depth 8.21 km (5.10 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=32, Nph=54, Dmin=8.7 km, Rmss=0.19 sec, Erho=0.27 km, Erzz=0.71 km, Gp=128 degrees
Event ID# ci41251088
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