1 Aug 2026, 16:51 UTC · Aug 1, 12:51 PM ET

M3.2 earthquake 17 km E of Desert Hot Springs, CA

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 17 km E of Desert Hot Springs, CA at Aug 1, 12:51 PM ET, 8 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter. 46 people reported feeling it.

M3.2 17 km E of Desert Hot Springs, CAM3.5 10 km SW of Idyllwild, CAM3.5 10 km SW of Idyllwild, CAM3.5 17 km NNE of Indio, CAM3.5 26 km WNW of Ludlow, CAM3.6 4 km S of Banning, CAM3.6 14 km N of Warner Springs, CAM3.7 20 km N of Indio, CAM3.8 18 km N of Indio, CAM3.9 26 km WNW of Ludlow, CAM4.1 26 km WNW of Ludlow, CAM4.3 20 km NNE of Indio, CAM4.9 20 km NNE of Indio, CA
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.2 ml
Time1 Aug 2026, 16:51 UTC
Location33.978°, -116.322° – 17 km E of Desert Hot Springs, CA
Depth8.2 km
Felt reports46
USGS eventci40664738
Within 100 km

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4.920 km NNE of Indio, CA · PAGER greenJan 19, 8:56 PM
270 d ago
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 17 km E of Desert Hot Springs, CA earthquake?

Magnitude 3.2 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 8 km.

Was it felt?

46 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.7.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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