Magnitude 0.46 Earthquake Struck 27 km ENE of Pine Valley, CA on October 31, 2024 09:28:56

Last Updated: 2024-10-31 13:20:55

On October 31, 2024 09:28:56 an earthquake with magnitude of 0.46 on the richter scale hit 27 km ENE of Pine Valley, CA. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 9.15 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude -116.263Β° and latitude 32.907Β°. According to documented reports 2 people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.

Magnitude & Depth

The earthquake that appeared on October 31, 2024 09:28:56 had a magnitude of 0.46 on the richter scale.

Shallow earthquakes are considered between 0 and 70 km deep, while intermediate earthquakes range from 70 - 300 km deep and deep earthquakes are between 300 - 700 km deep.

Are shallow earthquakes more destructive?

Shallow quakes generally tend to be more damaging than deeper quakes. Seismic waves from deep quakes have to travel farther to the surface, losing energy along the way.

Nearby Cities and Towns

The nearest significant population center is Pine Valley in California, United States, located 26 kilometers or 16 miles ↙ SW of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include Descanso (California, United States) located 33 km (20 mi) ↙ SW and Julian (California, United States) located 36 km (22 mi) ← W of the epicenter.

In total, we found 43 cities in our database that might have been impacted by the earthquake.

Distance Direction City State Country
26 km (16 mi) ↙ SW Pine Valley California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
33 km (20 mi) ↙ SW Descanso California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
36 km (22 mi) ← W Julian California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
38 km (23 mi) ↓ S Campo California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
40 km (24 mi) β†– NW Borrego Springs California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
45 km (28 mi) ↓ S Hacienda Tecate Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
46 km (29 mi) β†˜ SE Cereso del Hongo Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
46 km (29 mi) β†˜ SE Rumorosa Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
51 km (32 mi) ↓ S Alfonso GarzΓ³n [Granjas Familiares] Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
52 km (32 mi) ↑ N Salton City California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
52 km (32 mi) ↓ S Tecate Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
53 km (33 mi) ↓ S Maclovio Herrera (Colonia AviaciΓ³n) Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
54 km (34 mi) β†’ E Seeley California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
54 km (33 mi) ↓ S Lomas de Santa Anita Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
59 km (36 mi) ↑ N Desert Shores California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
61 km (38 mi) β†— NE Westmorland California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
64 km (39 mi) ↑ N Oasis California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
65 km (40 mi) β†’ E Imperial California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
66 km (41 mi) β†’ E El Centro California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
68 km (42 mi) β†— NE Brawley California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
71 km (44 mi) β†’ E Santa Isabel Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
71 km (44 mi) β†’ E Heber California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
73 km (45 mi) β†’ E ViΓ±as del Sol Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
73 km (45 mi) β†— NE Calipatria California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
73 km (45 mi) β†’ E Progreso Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
75 km (47 mi) β†’ E Calexico California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
75 km (47 mi) ↑ N Mecca California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
78 km (48 mi) β†— NE Niland California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
80 km (49 mi) ↑ N Vista Santa Rosa California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
81 km (50 mi) β†– NW Anza California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
82 km (51 mi) ↑ N Thermal California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
83 km (51 mi) β†’ E Holtville California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
84 km (52 mi) β†– NW La Quinta California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
85 km (52 mi) β†— NE Imperial County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
86 km (53 mi) ↑ N Coachella California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
90 km (56 mi) β†– NW Indian Wells California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
90 km (56 mi) ↑ N Indio California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
91 km (56 mi) β†– NW Palm Desert California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
93 km (57 mi) β†– NW Bermuda Dunes California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
93 km (58 mi) β†– NW Rancho Mirage California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
93 km (57 mi) β†’ E Islas Agrarias Grupo A Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
93 km (57 mi) β†’ E Puebla Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
96 km (59 mi) ↑ N Riverside County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

Nearby Power Plants

We found a total 66 utility-scale power plants in the vecinity of the earthquakes epicenter. The closest being Kumeyaay Wind Wind power plant, located 23 kilometers (14 miles) ↓ S from the epicenter.

Distance Direction Power Plant Type Capacity
23 km (14 mi) ↓ S Kumeyaay Wind Wind 50.0 MW
24 km (15 mi) ↓ S Golden Acorn Casino Wind 1.0 MW
26 km (16 mi) β†’ E Ocotillo Express LLC Wind 265.4 MW
27 km (16 mi) ↓ S Tule Wind LLC Wind 143.0 MW
32 km (20 mi) β†— NE Seville 2 Solar 30.0 MW
32 km (20 mi) β†— NE Seville 1 Solar 20.0 MW
34 km (21 mi) β†˜ SE Jacumba Solar Farm Solar 20.0 MW
39 km (24 mi) β†’ E USG 2 Solar 1.0 MW
39 km (24 mi) β†’ E USG 1 Solar 1.0 MW
41 km (25 mi) β†– NW Desert Green Solar Farm LLC Solar 6.3 MW
41 km (25 mi) β†– NW Borrego Springs Energy Storage Storage 1.5 MW
44 km (27 mi) β†– NW Solar Borrego I Solar 26.0 MW
46 km (29 mi) β†’ E SEPV Imperial Dixieland West Solar 3.0 MW
47 km (29 mi) β†’ E Imperial Solar Energy Center West Solar 148.7 MW
47 km (29 mi) β†’ E SEPV Imperial Dixieland East Solar 2.0 MW
48 km (29 mi) β†˜ SE Municipio de Mexicali Wind 10.0 MW
52 km (32 mi) β†’ E Campo Verde Solar Solar 147.4 MW
61 km (38 mi) β†— NE Valencia 1 Solar CA Solar 3.0 MW
62 km (38 mi) β†’ E Imperial Solar Energy Center South Solar 128.9 MW
62 km (38 mi) β†’ E Centinela Solar Energy Solar 174.8 MW
63 km (39 mi) β†— NE Salton Sea Power Gen Co Unit 1 Geothermal 10.0 MW
64 km (39 mi) β†— NE Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 Geothermal 20.0 MW
64 km (40 mi) β†— NE Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3 Geothermal 53.9 MW
64 km (40 mi) β†— NE Spreckels Sugar Company Gas 8.9 MW
64 km (40 mi) β†— NE Salton Sea Power LLC - Unit 5 Geothermal 58.3 MW
64 km (40 mi) β†— NE Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 4 Geothermal 47.5 MW
65 km (40 mi) β†’ E Wistaria Ranch Solar Solar 106.7 MW
65 km (40 mi) β†’ E Termoelectrica de Mexicali Gas 679.7 MW
66 km (41 mi) β†— NE Del Ranch Company Geothermal 45.5 MW
66 km (41 mi) β†— NE Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company Geothermal 39.6 MW
67 km (42 mi) β†’ E Sol Orchard El Centro PV Solar 20.0 MW
68 km (42 mi) β†— NE Rockwood Oil 49.8 MW
68 km (42 mi) β†— NE North Brawley Geothermal Plant Geothermal 80.0 MW
68 km (42 mi) β†’ E Baja California Sur I Oil 162.7 MW
68 km (42 mi) β†— NE Crown Cooling Facility Solar 1.0 MW
68 km (42 mi) β†’ E El Centro Hybrid Gas 388.3 MW
68 km (42 mi) β†— NE Elmore Company Geothermal 45.5 MW
68 km (42 mi) β†’ E Imperial Valley Solar LLC Solar 199.9 MW
68 km (42 mi) β†’ E Mexicali Gas 489.0 MW
68 km (42 mi) β†’ E EnergΓ­a Azteca X Gas 298.6 MW
68 km (42 mi) β†’ E Energia de BC Gas 337.1 MW
69 km (43 mi) β†’ E Mount Signal Solar Farm V Solar 252.3 MW
69 km (43 mi) β†— NE Mesquite Lake Water & Power Plant 1 Waste 18.1 MW
70 km (44 mi) β†’ E Heber Solar Solar 10.9 MW
70 km (43 mi) β†’ E Mesquite Lake Energy Park Plant 2 Waste 21.0 MW
71 km (44 mi) β†’ E Second Imperial Geothermal Geothermal 80.0 MW
71 km (44 mi) β†’ E IVC Solar Solar 3.0 MW
71 km (44 mi) β†— NE Midway Solar Farm 1 Solar 50.0 MW
71 km (44 mi) β†— NE CE Leathers Geothermal 45.5 MW
72 km (45 mi) β†— NE Midway Solar Farm III Solar 20.0 MW
72 km (45 mi) β†’ E Heber Geothermal Geothermal 81.5 MW
72 km (44 mi) β†— NE John L. Featherstone Plant Geothermal 55.0 MW
73 km (45 mi) β†— NE Calipatria Solar Farm Solar 20.0 MW
73 km (45 mi) β†— NE Community Solar 1 Solar 5.7 MW
73 km (45 mi) β†— NE Midway Solar Farm II Solar 30.0 MW
75 km (47 mi) β†— NE CE Turbo LLC Geothermal 11.5 MW
75 km (46 mi) ↑ N Colgreen North Shore Solar Farm Solar 74.8 MW
76 km (47 mi) β†— NE Solar Gen 2 Solar Facility Solar 163.2 MW
77 km (48 mi) ↑ N Desert View Power Waste 55.5 MW
79 km (49 mi) β†— NE Niland Gas Turbine Plant Gas 121.0 MW
80 km (50 mi) β†— NE Imperial Valley Solar Company 1 LLC Solar 23.0 MW
80 km (49 mi) β†– NW SunAnza Solar 2.0 MW
81 km (50 mi) β†— NE Imperial Valley Solar Co (IVSC) 2 LLC Solar 20.0 MW
83 km (51 mi) β†— NE Citizens Imperial Solar Solar 30.0 MW
85 km (53 mi) ↑ N Coachella Gas 92.4 MW
89 km (55 mi) ↑ N Valley Sanitary District WTP Solar Solar 1.0 MW

Power Plants & Risks During Earthquakes

We found 7 types of power plants in the vecinity of the magnitude 0.46 earthquake that struck 27 km ENE of Pine Valley, CA on October 31, 2024 09:28:56. These types were Geothermal power plants, Oil power plants, Storage power plants, Gas power plants, Waste power plants, Solar power plants, Wind power plants, below you find information how each type of power plant can pose a risk to you as a person or the ecosytem around you.

None of this information should be used as guidence in an event of an emergency, but rather as additional references to information provided by national, state and local authorities.

Gas Power

Gas power plants can pose significant risks to people and the environment in their vicinity during earthquakes.

Gas Leaks and Fires

Gas power plants rely on natural gas, which can leak from pipelines and equipment when damaged by seismic activity. These leaks can lead to fires and explosions, endangering people in the plant's vicinity.

Impact on Air Quality

Gas power plants emit pollutants, and fires caused by gas leaks during an earthquake can release harmful substances into the air. This can pose health risks to nearby residents.

Environmental Impact

Gas leaks can also harm the local environment, potentially contaminating soil and water sources.

To mitigate these risks, most modern gas power plants have robust safety measures in place, including gas leak detection systems, emergency response plans, and communication protocols to alert nearby communities in case of an incident. Additionally, local authorities should conduct risk assessments and ensure that emergency services are well-prepared to respond to potential hazards posed by gas power plants during earthquakes.

Solar Power

Solar power plants generally pose fewer risks compared to conventional power plants that use fossil fuels or nuclear energy. However, they are not without their own set of potential risks and challenges. Below you can find some of the risks associated with solar power plants in an event of a severe earthquake.

Environmental Impact

The production of solar panels involves the use of various materials, including rare metals and chemicals. Severe earthquakes could potentially introduce these into the ecosystems of their location.

Fire Risk

Although the solar panels themselves are not typically a fire hazard, electrical components like inverters and batterises that store the electricity can pose a risk. Electrical malfunctions or faults can lead to fires, especially in poorly maintained systems in an event of a severe earthquake, and thus pose a longterm risk for the local ecosystem.

Overall, the mitigation of risks associated with utility-scale solar power plants involves a combination of technological advancements, sustainable practices, regulatory adherence, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

Wind Power

In the event of a severe earthquake, wind power plants typically pose lower risks to people and ecosystems compared to some other types of power generation, such as nuclear or fossil fuel power plants. Below you'll find potential risks to still consider.

Turbine Collapse

The most significant risk to people is the potential collapse of wind turbine towers during a severe earthquake. If a wind turbine were to collapse, it could cause injury or loss of life to anyone in the vicinity.

Wildlife Impact

Wind turbines can pose a risk to local wildlife. In the event of an earthquake, there could be concerns about the displacement or injury of wildlife in the vicinity of the turbines or wild fires resulting from internal malfunction of turbines.

While wind power plants do have risks associated with earthquakes, they are generally considered to be a lower-risk energy source in terms of environmental and safety concerns when compared to certain other forms of power generation. Proper planning, engineering, and maintenance practices help mitigate these risks and ensure the safe operation of wind power plants during earthquakes.

Oil Power

Oil-fired power plants can pose significant risks to society, people, and ecosystems in the event of a severe earthquake.

Oil Spills & Fires

One of the most immediate dangers is the risk of oil spills and fires. The shaking during an earthquake can rupture storage tanks and pipelines, leading to the release of large quantities of oil. Spilled oil can catch fire, causing explosions and further environmental damage.

Air Quality Polution

Oil fires and releases can result in the release of toxic fumes and particulate matter into the air. This can lead to poor air quality, posing health risks to nearby communities. People exposed to these pollutants may experience respiratory issues and other health problems.

Water Pollution

Spilled oil can contaminate nearby water bodies, including rivers, lakes, and groundwater. This can harm aquatic ecosystems, killing fish and other wildlife, and disrupting the food chain. Drinking water supplies may also be compromised, impacting human health.

Soil Contamination

Oil spills can saturate the soil, making it less fertile and potentially rendering it unusable for agriculture. Soil contamination can persist for years, affecting local food production.

Long-Term Environmental Damage

The environmental damage caused by oil spills and fires can persist long after the earthquake event. Cleanup efforts can be costly and challenging, and ecosystems may take years or even decades to recover fully.

To mitigate these risks, most modern oil-fired power plants follow strict regulations, safety measures, and extensive emergency response plans are in place for oil power plants located in seismically active regions. This includes robust containment systems, automatic shutdown mechanisms, and well-trained response teams.

Geothermal Power

Geothermal power plants, which harness the Earth's internal heat for electricity generation, can pose certain risks during earthquakes, but they are generally considered to be low-risk when compared to other types of power plants such as nuclear facilities.

Surface Instability

Severe ground shaking during an earthquake can cause surface instability, potentially leading to landslides, subsidence, or ground rupture near the geothermal power plant. This may affect infrastructure, access roads, and nearby ecosystems.

Release of Harmful Gases

Utility-scale geothermal reservoirs may contain naturally occurring gases, including hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Seismic activity could potentially release these gases into the atmosphere, posing health risks to nearby communities if not properly managed.

Damage to Wells and Piping

Geothermal power plants rely on wells and piping systems to extract hot water or steam from the Earth's crust. Earthquake-induced ground movement can damage or rupture these wells and pipelines, disrupting the power generation process.

The geothermal power industry places a strong emphasis on safety and works closely with regulatory authorities to ensure that geothermal energy is generated with minimal risk to people and the environment, especially in earthquake-prone regions of the world.

Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.

Magnitude 0.46 Earthquake Struck 27 km ENE of Pine Valley, CA on October 31, 2024 09:28:56
Date and Time
2024-10-31 09:28:56 (UTC)
Magnitude
0.46 Magnitude (richter scle)
Depth
9.15 km
Reports
2 people has reported that they felt this earthquake
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