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1.0

Earthquake M 1.0 in the area of Ocotillo Wells, CA, 18 October 2026, 18:10 UTC

Recorded 10 d ago. Updated 20:10.

Magnitude
ml 1.0
Time (UTC)
18:10:36
Depth
3 km
Coordinates
33.129 N 116.051 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
20:10

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.0 was recorded at a depth of 3 km, near Ocotillo Wells, on 18/10 at 18:10 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 5 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 2.4). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 7 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.5). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.5). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 3 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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