Earthquake 12 km NW of Ocotillo Wells, CA (1.7 ml) (2025-04-11 14:45:03 UTC)

1744382703

33.2062, -116.2350

22.74 KM

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 12 km NW of Ocotillo Wells, CA, at 2025-04-11 14:45:03 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 12 km NW of Ocotillo Wells, CA

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 12 km NW of Ocotillo Wells, CA (1.7 ml) (2025-04-11 14:45:03 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.7

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ci40922647

Nearest Places

Borrego Valley / 0.72 km
Borrego Sink Wash / 1.42 km
Borrego Mountain Wash / 2.29 km
Rainbow Wash / 2.64 km
Hills of the Moon Wash / 2.74 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.4

10 km NNW of Alpine, CA
Time: 1744999602
Depth: 9.42 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1744999541
Depth: 1.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.6

33 km N of Valdez, Alaska
Time: 1744999530
Depth: 30.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.4

5 km NNW of Brawley, CA
Time: 1744999386
Depth: 10.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

15 km N of Ocotillo Wells, CA
Time: 1744999311
Depth: 2.43 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

1.4