2.3
Earthquake Details: 8 km E of Ocotillo Wells, California, United States
Oct 18, 2026, 07:01:05
- Depth
- 2.33 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 18, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred on Oct 18, 2026 at 07:01:05. Epicenter: 8 km E of Ocotillo Wells, California, United States. Reported depth: 2.33 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 18, 2026, 00:01:05 PDT
- UTC
- Oct 18, 2026, 07:01:05 UTC
2.33 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSM 2.29
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- Depth:
- 2.33 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 18, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth2.33 km
Significance81
Latitude33.1342
Longitude-116.0507
Event IDci41348807
Magnitude2.3
Updated:Oct 18, 2026, 07:11:23 UTC
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