At 4:02am, on Wednesday morning, a 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit 6 miles southeast of Ocotillo, California. The earthquake occurred just north of the Mexican border, in the desert, and is possibly related either to the Yuha Wells Fault or the extreme northern edge of the Laguna Salada Fault. The earthquake appears to be an aftershock of the 7.2 Baja earthquake sequence.
A 1.9 magnitude aftershock was detected just two minutes later.
The 3.1 magnitude earthquake was not reported as felt by anyone to the USGS.
The epicenter of the 3.1 quake is located in the desert where no major towns are immediately nearby. Due to the minor magnitude and rural terrain, no damage or injuries are expected.
The closest communities are Ocotillo, Ocotillo Wells, Jacumba, Seeley, Calixico, Mexicali, Santa Isabel, El Centro, Brawley, Plaster City, and the closest major US city is San Diego.
[Magnitudes and locations are subject to change as the USGS reviews the automated data.]
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