IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA — A 4.3 magnitude quake was recorded close to Calipatria Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor hit the area at 2:55 a.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was positioned about 7 miles west-northwest of Calipatria and occurred at a depth of 7 miles.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 37 online responses from individuals reporting that they felt the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in multiple cities, including Carlsbad, Imperial, Brawley and Calipatria, reported experiencing light shaking from the earthquake.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick masonry and reinforced masonry construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake 315 km northwest of this event struck San Fernando, California on February 9, 1971 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 319,000 at intensity VIII and 21,000 at intensity IX or greater, resulting in a reported 65 fatalities.

Quakes last week

Last week, four earthquakes with a magnitude 2.5 or higher have been reported in the region. The strongest, a 3.7 magnitude quake, rattled close to Borrego Springs prior to this quake.

The four largest earthquakes nearby in the last week:

• 3.7, west of Borrego Springs on July 10
• 3.3, west-northwest of Calipatria on July 11
• 3.0, west-northwest of Calipatria on July 11
• 2.5, northwest of Progreso, B.C. on July 4

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey