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Version #6: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 2:44:18 AM (PDT) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
The magnitude 0.8 event occurred 4 km (3 miles) SW of Cathedral City, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 13 km ( 8 miles).


Magnitude 0.8 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:44:18 AM (PDT)
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:44:18 (UTC)
Distance from Cathedral City, CA - 4 km (3 miles) SW (232 degrees)
Palm Springs, CA - 8 km (5 miles) SSE (160 degrees)
Rancho Mirage, CA - 8 km (5 miles) WNW (283 degrees)
Thousand Palms, CA - 12 km (8 miles) SW (235 degrees)
Palm Desert, CA - 12 km (8 miles) WNW (288 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 45.4 min. N (33.757N), 116 deg. 30.1 min. W (116.501W)
Depth 13.14 km (8.20 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=37, Nph=63, Dmin=8.7 km, Rmss=0.13 sec, Erho=0.18 km, Erzz=0.44 km, Gp=68 degrees
Event ID# ci41253496
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