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Version #4: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This is a computer-generated message. This event has not yet been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 4:27:57 AM (PDT) on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
The magnitude 0.7 event occurred 19 km (12 miles) ENE (72 degrees) of Borrego Springs, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 11 km ( 7 miles).


Magnitude 0.7 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 4:27:57 AM (PDT)
Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 11:27:57 (UTC)
Distance from Borrego Springs, CA - 19 km (12 miles) ENE (72 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 19 km (12 miles) NNW (346 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 19 km (12 miles) SSW (203 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 21 km (13 miles) W (273 degrees)
Mecca, CA - 31 km (19 miles) SSW (198 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 18.4 min. N (33.307N), 116 deg. 10.9 min. W (116.181W)
Depth 10.77 km (6.70 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=47, Nph=82, Dmin=13.5 km, Rmss=0.19 sec, Erho=0.19 km, Erzz=0.45 km, Gp=34 degrees
Event ID# ci41279960
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