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Version #5: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 3:34:51 AM (PDT) on Friday, September 25, 2026.
The magnitude 1.2 event occurred 5 km (3 miles) WSW of Niland, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 3 km ( 2 miles).


Magnitude 1.2 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, September 25, 2026 at 3:34:51 AM (PDT)
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 10:34:51 (UTC)
Distance from Niland, CA - 5 km (3 miles) WSW (245 degrees)
Calipatria, CA - 12 km (7 miles) NNW (335 degrees)
Westmorland, CA - 21 km (13 miles) NNE (14 degrees)
Bombay Beach, CA - 21 km (13 miles) SE (133 degrees)
Brawley, CA - 27 km (17 miles) N (353 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 13.3 min. N (33.221N), 115 deg. 34.1 min. W (115.568W)
Depth 3.16 km (2.00 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=30, Nph=42, Dmin=6.5 km, Rmss=0.2 sec, Erho=0.28 km, Erzz=0.35 km, Gp=47 degrees
Event ID# ci41338887
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