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A micro earthquake occurred at 11:04:16 PM (PDT) on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The magnitude 1.1 event occurred 24 km (15 miles) ESE of Ocotillo Wells, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 4 km ( 2 miles).


Magnitude 1.1 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:04:16 PM (PDT)
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:04:16 (UTC)
Distance from Ocotillo Wells, CA - 24 km (15 miles) ESE (113 degrees)
Westmorland, CA - 26 km (16 miles) W (276 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 27 km (17 miles) S (169 degrees)
Bombay Beach, CA - 36 km (22 miles) SSW (206 degrees)
Brawley, CA - 36 km (22 miles) WNW (285 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 3.6 min. N (33.060N), 115 deg. 53.9 min. W (115.899W)
Depth 3.68 km (2.30 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=37, Nph=56, Dmin=9.5 km, Rmss=0.23 sec, Erho=0.25 km, Erzz=0.7 km, Gp=58 degrees
Event ID# ci41341479
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