Earthquake 12 km ENE of Borrego Springs, CA
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:43:54 GMT
Time5 hours ago
Location
33.3027, -116.2597
Depth
4.7 KM
Event Summary
A 1.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 12 km ENE of Borrego Springs, CA, at Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:43:54 GMT. Depth: 4.71km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
1.8
ml

Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
4 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 0.9 | 5 km | 5 hours ago |
| USGSPrimary | 1.2 | 11 km | 5 hours ago |
| USGSPrimary | 1.8 | 12 km | 5 hours ago |
| USGSPrimary | 0.8 | 15 km | 5 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_ci41158159
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Fonts Point Wash2.2 km
- Burand Borrow Pit2.6 km
- Pegleg Smith Historical Marker3.6 km
- Clark Valley3.6 km
- Clark Lake4.2 km
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