IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA — the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 2.5 magnitude quake occurred close to Ocotillo Saturday evening.
A tremor shook the region at 7:32 p.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was situated about 11 miles east-northeast of Ocotillo and occurred at a depth of just 3 miles.
Did you feel it?
If you experienced the quake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.
Tremors past week
Over the last week, there have been six quakes of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The largest, measuring 4.3, occurred near Calipatria two days earlier.
The top five nearby earthquakes from 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
• 2.6, north of Delta, B.C. on July 6
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey