Earthquake 20 km SSW of Ocotillo, CA (1.7 ml) (2025-05-18 09:35:16 UTC)

1747560916

32.5820, -116.1138

9.62 KM

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 20 km SSW of Ocotillo, CA, at 2025-05-18 09:35:16 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 20 km SSW of Ocotillo, 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 20 km SSW of Ocotillo, CA (1.7 ml) (2025-05-18 09:35:16 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.7

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ci41155480

Nearest Places

Cañada La Calera / 1.52 km
Cañada El Tule / 1.94 km
Cañada El Fierro / 2.68 km
Agua de Fierro / 2.84 km
Cañada Pedregosa / 2.89 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

7 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1747573836
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

6 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1747573828
Depth: 2.39 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

28 km ENE of Knik River, Alaska
Time: 1747573808
Depth: 14.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

21 km NE of San Lucas, CA
Time: 1747573391
Depth: 6.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

PYRENEES
Time: 1747573197
Depth: 11.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

12 km NNE of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1747562900
Depth: 11.52 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3 km ESE of Lake Henshaw, CA
Time: 1747557657
Depth: 11.35 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

16 km N of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1747533150
Depth: 8.69 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

8 km NNE of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1747523267
Depth: 11.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

11 km NNE of Julian, CA
Time: 1747514502
Depth: 17.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)