Update: July 11 – 2.1 magnitude earthquake recorded close to Calipatria, CA

Published Jul 13, 2025

IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.1 magnitude quake occurred near Calipatria Friday morning.

The tremor shook at 2:59 a.m., with its epicenter located about 7 miles west-northwest of Calipatria and a depth of just 2 miles.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

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Tremors last week

Over the last week, the area has experienced five tremors of magnitude 2.5 or greater. The biggest, a 4.3 magnitude quake, hit the same region prior to this quake.

The top five nearby quakes 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
• 2.5, northwest of Progreso, B.C. on July 4

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey