Earthquake 8 km E of El Centro, CA
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:18:17 GMT
Time2 hours ago
Location
32.7977, -115.4735
Depth
6.8 KM
Event Summary
A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 km E of El Centro, CA, at Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:18:17 GMT. Depth: 6.75km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
1.6
ml
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 1.6 | 7 km | 2 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_ci41159879
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Meadows Elementary School0.3 km
- Acacia Lateral Six0.9 km
- Central Drain Two0.9 km
- Acacia Lateral Eight1.4 km
- Acacia Lateral Nine1.5 km
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