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A micro earthquake occurred at 9:05:27 PM (PST) on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
The magnitude 0.7 event occurred 18 km (11 miles) SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).


Magnitude 0.7 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:05:27 PM (PST)
Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:05:27 (UTC)
Distance from Ocotillo Wells, CA - 18 km (11 miles) SSW (199 degrees)
Ocotillo, CA - 34 km (21 miles) NW (326 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 34 km (21 miles) SSE (151 degrees)
Pine Valley, CA - 36 km (22 miles) ENE (59 degrees)
Julian, CA - 39 km (24 miles) ESE (105 degrees)
Coordinates 32 deg. 59.3 min. N (32.988N), 116 deg. 11.8 min. W (116.197W)
Depth 7.87 km (4.90 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=19, Nph=25, Dmin=10.7 km, Rmss=0.12 sec, Erho=0.77 km, Erzz=1.13 km, Gp=225 degrees
Event ID# ci41350112
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