Update: July 11 – 2.4 magnitude earthquake recorded close to Borrego Springs, CA

Published Jul 11, 2025

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

It was reported that a tremor struck the region at 10:49 a.m. The epicenter was positioned roughly 3 miles west of Borrego Springs, at a depth of just 3 miles.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 3 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they experienced the quake. Weak shaking was observed in Borrego Springs, where people reported feeling the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.

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Quakes past week

Over the last week, there have been seven earthquakes with a magnitude 2.5 or greater centered nearby. The largest, measuring 4.3, occurred near Calipatria 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
• 3.0, east-northeast of Indio on July 10

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey