Update: Earthquake shakes region close to Borrego Springs, CA on July 11 – 2.4 magnitude recorded

Published Jul 12, 2025

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.4 magnitude quake struck close to Borrego Springs Friday morning.

The tremor struck at 10:49 a.m., with its epicenter situated about 3 miles west of Borrego Springs and a depth of just 3 miles.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 4 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they experienced the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak shaking was registered and people in Borrego Springs reported feeling the tremor.

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Quakes past week

Last week, seven earthquakes with a magnitude 2.5 or above have been reported in the area. The strongest, a 4.3 magnitude quake, rattled near Calipatria prior to this quake.

The five largest nearby quakes in the last week:

• 4.3, west-northwest of Calipatria on July 11
• 3.7, west of Borrego Springs on July 10
• 3.4, west-northwest of Calipatria on July 11
• 3.1, west-northwest of Calipatria on July 11
• 3.0, east-northeast of Indio on July 10

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey