Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada


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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 5:40:34 PM (PDT) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
The magnitude 0.9 event occurred 11 km (7 miles) E (80 degrees) of Borrego Springs, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 12 km ( 8 miles).


Magnitude 0.9 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:40:34 PM (PDT)
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 0:40:34 (UTC)
Distance from Borrego Springs, CA - 11 km (7 miles) E (80 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 19 km (12 miles) NW (321 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 26 km (16 miles) SW (215 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 28 km (17 miles) W (264 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 35 km (22 miles) E (91 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 16.4 min. N (33.274N), 116 deg. 15.4 min. W (116.257W)
Depth 12.39 km (7.70 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=35, Nph=56, Dmin=9.0 km, Rmss=0.18 sec, Erho=0.21 km, Erzz=0.54 km, Gp=38 degrees
Event ID# ci41254184
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