Earthquake 4 km NW of Ocotillo, CA (1.2 ml) (2025-05-18 19:17:51 UTC)

1747595871

32.7602, -116.0207

8.63 KM

A 1.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 4 km NW of Ocotillo, CA, at 2025-05-18 19:17:51 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 4 km NW 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 4 km NW of Ocotillo, CA (1.2 ml) (2025-05-18 19:17:51 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.2

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ci41155800

Nearest Places

Emory Ranch Airport / 1.31 km
Fossil Canyon / 2.61 km
Myer Creek / 2.87 km
Ocotillo / 3.44 km
Ocotillo Branch Imperial County Free Library / 3.49 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico
Time: 1747606883
Depth: 11.10 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1747606883
Depth: 11.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

10 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1747606474
Depth: 2.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION
Time: 1747606382
Depth: 4.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1747606255
Depth: 14.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

6 km N of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1747585805
Depth: 11.38 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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

20 km SSW of Ocotillo, CA
Time: 1747560916
Depth: 9.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

21 km SSW of La Quinta, CA
Time: 1747557671
Depth: 7.44 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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