Earthquake 3 km W of Imperial, CA (1.7 ml) (2025-05-12 18:30:55 UTC)
A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 3 km W of Imperial, CA, at 2025-05-12 18:30:55 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 3 km W of Imperial, CA
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (ml)
1.7
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_ci41151664
Nearest Places
- Central Main Canal / 0.68 km
- Dandelion Canal / 0.87 km
- Rice Drain / 1.27 km
- Eucalyptus Lateral Seventeen / 1.31 km
- Eucalyptus Lateral 10 / 1.38 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.8
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 19.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 19.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.8
8 km WNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: -0.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
16 km E of Little Lake, CA
Time:
Depth: 10.09 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.09 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.6
ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time:
Depth: 117.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 117.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.5
NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
Time:
Depth: 70.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 70.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.3
3 km W of Borrego Springs, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.2
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 5.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.2
6 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.55 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.55 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
16 km N of Borrego Springs, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.2
19 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA
Time:
Depth: 10.07 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.07 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)