Earthquake 6 km ENE of Santa Margarita, CA (1.9 md) (2025-02-25 21:45:06 UTC)

1740519906

35.4252, -120.5558

-0.39 KM

A 1.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 6 km ENE of Santa Margarita, CA, at 2025-02-25 21:45:06 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 6 km ENE of Santa Margarita, 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 6 km ENE of Santa Margarita, CA (1.9 md) (2025-02-25 21:45:06 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.9

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75139111

Nearest Places

Calf Canyon / 1.51 km
Kaiser - Santa Margarita Quarry / 2 km
Moreno Creek / 2.08 km
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Station 40 Parkhill / 2.1 km
Santa Margarita Fire Control Station / 2.12 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.1

14 km N of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1740533183
Depth: 4.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

12 km S of Tres Pinos, CA
Time: 1740532940
Depth: 3.44 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time: 1740532940
Depth: 3.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.1

9 km SW of Idyllwild, CA
Time: 1740532801
Depth: 17.61 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1740532801
Depth: 17.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

0.8

5 km NW of Parkfield, CA
Time: 1740480751
Depth: 4.24 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.2

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time: 1740463818
Depth: -0.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

10 km SW of Buttonwillow, CA
Time: 1740463818
Depth: -0.67 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.7

7 km NW of Avenal, CA
Time: 1740461320
Depth: 5.73 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

7 km WNW of Avenal, CA
Time: 1740453883
Depth: 4.96 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)