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A micro earthquake occurred at 9:00:14 AM (PDT) on Friday, August 15, 2025.
The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 24 km (15 miles) NNW of Borrego Springs, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 12 km ( 7 miles).


Magnitude 1.4 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, August 15, 2025 at 9:00:14 AM (PDT)
Friday, August 15, 2025 at 16:00:14 (UTC)
Distance from Borrego Springs, CA - 24 km (15 miles) NNW (347 degrees)
Anza, CA - 25 km (15 miles) ESE (114 degrees)
La Quinta, CA - 25 km (16 miles) SSW (207 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 27 km (17 miles) NE (43 degrees)
Palm Desert, CA - 29 km (18 miles) S (191 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 27.8 min. N (33.463N), 116 deg. 26.0 min. W (116.433W)
Depth 11.60 km (7.20 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=61, Nph=109, Dmin=16.3 km, Rmss=0.2 sec, Erho=0.16 km, Erzz=0.69 km, Gp=24 degrees
Event ID# ci41261480
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