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A micro earthquake occurred at 1:11:03 AM (PDT) on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
The magnitude 0.9 event occurred 16 km (10 miles) SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).


Magnitude 0.9 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 1:11:03 AM (PDT)
Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 8:11:03 (UTC)
Distance from Ocotillo Wells, CA - 16 km (10 miles) SE (135 degrees)
Salton City, CA - 29 km (18 miles) S (190 degrees)
Ocotillo, CA - 34 km (21 miles) N (357 degrees)
Westmorland, CA - 36 km (23 miles) W (271 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 41 km (26 miles) SE (125 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 2.5 min. N (33.042N), 116 deg. 0.7 min. W (116.011W)
Depth 8.43 km (5.20 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=38, Nph=63, Dmin=15.0 km, Rmss=0.19 sec, Erho=0.21 km, Erzz=1.08 km, Gp=54 degrees
Event ID# ci41462016
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