Earthquake 12 km ENE of Desert Hot Springs, CA
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:30:32 GMT
Time2 hours ago
Location
34.0032, -116.3817
Depth
5.8 KM
Event Summary
A 1.4 magnitude earthquake struck on 12 km ENE of Desert Hot Springs, CA, at Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:30:32 GMT. Depth: 5.81km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
1.4
ml

Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
2 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 1.4 | 6 km | 2 hours ago |
| USGSPrimary | 0.4 | 15 km | 2 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_ci41159687
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Black Rock Spring6.1 km
- Bare Tree Spring6.3 km
- Coachella Tunnels6.4 km
- Upper Covington Flat6.4 km
- Little San Bernardino Mountains6.8 km
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