1.8
Earthquake Details: 10 km NE of Ocotillo Wells, CA
Aug 18, 2026, 16:47:38
A magnitude 1.8 earthquake occurred near 10 km NE of Ocotillo Wells, CA on Aug 18, 2026 at 16:47:38. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10.06 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth10.06 km
Significance52
Latitude33.2070
Longitude-116.0492
Event IDci41529336
Magnitude1.8
Updated:Aug 18, 2026, 18:31:08 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 18, 2026, 09:47:38 PDT
- UTC
- Aug 18, 2026, 16:47:38 UTC
10.06 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
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