Earthquakes

Small earthquake rattles San Diego desert

The 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck at 9:30 a.m. about 70 miles northeast of downtown San Diego.

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A small earthquake was reported near Borrego Springs Wednesday morning.

The 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck at 9:30 a.m. about 70 miles northeast of downtown San Diego with a depth of 2.3 miles, the United States Geological Survey reported.

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Residents reported feeling weak shaking in parts of Ramona, San Diego and as far north as Ontario, according to the USGS's self-reporting shaking tool. No damage or injuries were immediately reported.

There have been several small quakes with a magnitude of 1.2 or less in the area over the last three weeks, according to USGS. Wednesday's earthquake also follows a 5.2-magnitude earthquake in nearby Julian in mid-April.

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A USGS map shows the epicenter of an earthquake on May, 28, 2025.

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