Earthquake struck area close to Borrego Springs, CA: 2.3 magnitude recorded on July 11

Published Jul 11, 2025

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — A preliminary 2.3 magnitude quake was registered close to Borrego Springs Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook the region at 6:39 a.m. It occurred at a depth of 7 miles with the epicenter positioned roughly 10 miles northeast of Borrego Springs.

Did you feel it?

If you exparienced the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Over the last week, the area has experienced six tremors with a magnitude 2.5 or above. The biggest, a 3.7 magnitude quake, was reported in the same region prior to this quake.

The five largest quakes nearby 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
• 3.0, east-northeast of Indio on July 10
• 2.6, northwest of Palomar Observatory on July 8

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey