M1.72 Earthquake – 27 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA
17 August 2026, 08:27 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 1.72 earthquake struck 27 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA on 17 August 2026, 08:27 UTC, at a depth of 4.9 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 1.72 (ml)
- Location
- 27 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA
- Date & time
- 17 August 2026, 08:27 UTC
- Coordinates
- 32.9193, -116.2555
- Depth
- 4.91 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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