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

It was reported that a tremor hit the region at 2:55 a.m. The epicenter was located roughly 7 miles west-northwest of Calipatria, at a depth of 7 miles.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 38 reports via its online form from people who report they experienced the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, people in a number of cities, including Carlsbad, Imperial, Brawley and Calipatria, reported feeling light shaking from the tremor.

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 past week

Over the last week, the area has experienced four quakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater. The biggest, a 3.7 magnitude earthquake, was detected 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
• 3.4, 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