2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 8 km NNW of Thousand Palms, CA — September 15, 2025

2025-09-15 13:38:11 UTC (2025-09-15) · approx. 5:38 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time13:38 UTC≈ 5:38 AM UTC-8
Depth3.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.889°, -116.412°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.89°, -116.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
3.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.8895°N
-116.4120°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41291784
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
75
Stations Used
81
Azimuthal Gap
26.0°
Min Station Distance
0.051°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-15 21:07:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41291784). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 15, 2025). M2.2 Earthquake 8 km NNW of Thousand Palms, CA — September 15, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41291784/