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A micro earthquake occurred at 11:43:04 PM (PDT) on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The magnitude 1.0 event occurred 8 km (5 miles) E (79 degrees) of Ocotillo Wells, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 4 km ( 2 miles).


Magnitude 1.0 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:43:04 PM (PDT)
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 6:43:04 (UTC)
Distance from Ocotillo Wells, CA - 8 km (5 miles) E (79 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 18 km (11 miles) SSW (207 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 33 km (20 miles) ESE (109 degrees)
Oasis, CA - 35 km (22 miles) S (171 degrees)
Bombay Beach, CA - 36 km (22 miles) SW (233 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 9.4 min. N (33.157N), 116 deg. 2.5 min. W (116.042W)
Depth 3.98 km (2.50 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=46, Nph=83, Dmin=6.3 km, Rmss=0.19 sec, Erho=0.16 km, Erzz=0.69 km, Gp=34 degrees
Event ID# ci41352087
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