2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 15 km N of Ocotillo Wells, CA — March 18, 2025

2025-03-18 22:43:11 UTC (2025-03-18) · approx. 2:43 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time22:43 UTC≈ 2:43 PM UTC-8
Depth3.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.277°, -116.132°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.28°, -116.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
3.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.2770°N
-116.1317°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41082928
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
95
Stations Used
79
Azimuthal Gap
19.0°
Min Station Distance
0.125°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-17 19:20:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41082928). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 18, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 15 km N of Ocotillo Wells, CA — March 18, 2025. Retrieved May 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41082928/