Earthquake 8 km E of Ridgecrest, CA (1.1 ml) (2025-05-20 11:21:06 UTC)

1747740066

35.6148, -117.5933

8.36 KM

A 1.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 km E of Ridgecrest, CA, at 2025-05-20 11:21:06 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 8 km E of Ridgecrest, 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 8 km E of Ridgecrest, CA (1.1 ml) (2025-05-20 11:21:06 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.1

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ci41157152

Nearest Places

Bureau of Land Management - Salt Wells Fire Station / 0.7 km
Desert Memorial Park / 3.81 km
Tera Ultralight Flightpark / 3.99 km
Satellite Lake / 4.17 km
KZIQ-AM (Ridgecrest) / 4.58 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.7

12 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA
Time: 1747759152
Depth: 8.32 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.8

ARMENIA
Time: 1747758659
Depth: 7.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.9

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Time: 1747758169
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.9

CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
Time: 1747758169
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.1

6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1747758084
Depth: 3.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

0.7

12 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA
Time: 1747759152
Depth: 8.32 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.2

19 km ESE of Little Lake, CA
Time: 1747752258
Depth: 8.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.4

26 km N of Searles Valley, CA
Time: 1747735530
Depth: 0.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.7

16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA
Time: 1747726386
Depth: 4.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.5

16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA
Time: 1747717003
Depth: 8.43 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)