2.8 magnitude earthquake 17 km from Salton City, California, United States
2026-01-18 11:42:30 UTC
UTC time:
Sunday, January 18, 2026 11:42 AM
Your time:
2026-01-18T11:42:30Z
Magnitude Type:
ml
USGS page:
M 2.8 - 16 km E of Ocotillo Wells, CA
USGS status:
Not reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public:
1 person
2026-01-18 11:42:30 UTC
2.8 magnitude, 7 km depth
Salton City, California, United States
Salton City, California, United States
2.8 magnitude earthquake
2026-01-18 11:42:30 UTC
at 11:42
January 18, 2026 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at 33.144, -115.962
17.2 km from
Salton City
(10.2 miles)
Depth: 7 km
This earthquake is on the map of LA and Southern California and is close to:
Mexicali Calexico Area, California
Gulf Of Santa Catalina, California
Southern California
San Pedro Channel, California
Greater Los Angeles Area, California
Santa Monica Bay, California
Channel Islands, California
W. Coast Of Baja California
Santa Barbara Channel, California
Central California
Island Angel De La Guarda
Long Valley Area, California