Magnitude 0.76 Earthquake Struck 7 km SSE of Idyllwild, CA on October 31, 2024 10:42:44
Last Updated: 2024-10-31 14:29:20On October 31, 2024 10:42:44 an earthquake with magnitude of 0.76 on the richter scale hit 7 km SSE of Idyllwild, CA. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 15.79 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude -116.699Β° and latitude 33.680Β°. According to documented reports people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.
Magnitude & Depth
The earthquake that appeared on October 31, 2024 10:42:44 had a magnitude of 0.76 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 Anza in California, United States, located 14 kilometers or 8 miles β SE of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include Rancho Mirage (California, United States) located 27 km (16 mi) β NE and Palm Desert (California, United States) located 30 km (18 mi) β NE 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 |
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14 km (8 mi) | β SE | Anza | California | πΊπΈ United States |
27 km (16 mi) | β NE | Rancho Mirage | California | πΊπΈ United States |
30 km (18 mi) | β NE | Palm Desert | California | πΊπΈ United States |
33 km (20 mi) | β NE | Indian Wells | California | πΊπΈ United States |
36 km (22 mi) | β E | La Quinta | California | πΊπΈ United States |
38 km (23 mi) | β NE | Bermuda Dunes | California | πΊπΈ United States |
44 km (27 mi) | β NE | Indio | California | πΊπΈ United States |
44 km (27 mi) | β E | Vista Santa Rosa | California | πΊπΈ United States |
48 km (30 mi) | β NE | Coachella | California | πΊπΈ United States |
51 km (32 mi) | β E | Thermal | California | πΊπΈ United States |
55 km (34 mi) | β SE | Borrego Springs | California | πΊπΈ United States |
58 km (36 mi) | β E | Mecca | California | πΊπΈ United States |
60 km (37 mi) | β E | Oasis | California | πΊπΈ United States |
65 km (40 mi) | β NE | Riverside County | California | πΊπΈ United States |
67 km (41 mi) | β SE | Julian | California | πΊπΈ United States |
68 km (42 mi) | β E | Desert Shores | California | πΊπΈ United States |
80 km (50 mi) | β E | Salton City | California | πΊπΈ United States |
92 km (57 mi) | β SE | Descanso | California | πΊπΈ United States |
96 km (60 mi) | β SE | Pine Valley | California | πΊπΈ United States |
119 km (74 mi) | β E | Niland | California | πΊπΈ United States |
121 km (75 mi) | β SE | Campo | California | πΊπΈ United States |
122 km (76 mi) | β E | Westmorland | California | πΊπΈ United States |
125 km (77 mi) | β SE | Hacienda Tecate | Baja California | π²π½ Mexico |
125 km (78 mi) | β SE | Tecate | Baja California | π²π½ Mexico |
126 km (78 mi) | β SE | Lomas de Santa Anita | Baja California | π²π½ Mexico |
126 km (78 mi) | β SE | Maclovio Herrera (Colonia AviaciΓ³n) | Baja California | π²π½ Mexico |
126 km (78 mi) | β SE | Alfonso GarzΓ³n [Granjas Familiares] | Baja California | π²π½ Mexico |
126 km (78 mi) | β E | Calipatria | California | πΊπΈ United States |
133 km (83 mi) | β E | Brawley | California | πΊπΈ United States |
136 km (84 mi) | β SE | Seeley | California | πΊπΈ United States |
139 km (86 mi) | β SE | Cereso del Hongo | Baja California | π²π½ Mexico |
140 km (86 mi) | β E | Imperial | California | πΊπΈ United States |
141 km (88 mi) | β SE | Rumorosa | Baja California | π²π½ Mexico |
142 km (88 mi) | β E | Imperial County | California | πΊπΈ United States |
144 km (89 mi) | β E | El Centro | California | πΊπΈ United States |
151 km (94 mi) | β E | Heber | California | πΊπΈ United States |
156 km (97 mi) | β E | Holtville | California | πΊπΈ United States |
156 km (97 mi) | β SE | Santa Isabel | Baja California | π²π½ Mexico |
157 km (97 mi) | β E | Calexico | California | πΊπΈ United States |
158 km (98 mi) | β SE | ViΓ±as del Sol | Baja California | π²π½ Mexico |
160 km (99 mi) | β SE | Progreso | Baja California | π²π½ Mexico |
174 km (108 mi) | β E | Islas Agrarias Grupo A | Baja California | π²π½ Mexico |
176 km (109 mi) | β E | Puebla | Baja California | π²π½ Mexico |
Nearby Power Plants
We found a total 66 utility-scale power plants in the vecinity of the earthquakes epicenter. The closest being SunAnza Solar power plant, located 14 kilometers (9 miles) β SE from the epicenter.
Distance | Direction | Power Plant | Type | Capacity |
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14 km (9 mi) | β SE | SunAnza | Solar | 2.0 MW |
46 km (28 mi) | β NE | Valley Sanitary District WTP Solar | Solar | 1.0 MW |
48 km (30 mi) | β E | Coachella | Gas | 92.4 MW |
53 km (33 mi) | β SE | Solar Borrego I | Solar | 26.0 MW |
55 km (34 mi) | β SE | Borrego Springs Energy Storage | Storage | 1.5 MW |
55 km (34 mi) | β SE | Desert Green Solar Farm LLC | Solar | 6.3 MW |
57 km (35 mi) | β E | Desert View Power | Waste | 55.5 MW |
68 km (42 mi) | β E | Colgreen North Shore Solar Farm | Solar | 74.8 MW |
89 km (55 mi) | β E | Seville 1 | Solar | 20.0 MW |
90 km (56 mi) | β E | Seville 2 | Solar | 30.0 MW |
113 km (70 mi) | β E | Salton Sea Power Gen Co Unit 1 | Geothermal | 10.0 MW |
113 km (70 mi) | β SE | Golden Acorn Casino | Wind | 1.0 MW |
113 km (70 mi) | β SE | Kumeyaay Wind | Wind | 50.0 MW |
113 km (70 mi) | β E | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 | Geothermal | 20.0 MW |
114 km (71 mi) | β E | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 4 | Geothermal | 47.5 MW |
114 km (71 mi) | β E | Salton Sea Power LLC - Unit 5 | Geothermal | 58.3 MW |
114 km (70 mi) | β E | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3 | Geothermal | 53.9 MW |
115 km (71 mi) | β E | Del Ranch Company | Geothermal | 45.5 MW |
115 km (71 mi) | β E | Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company | Geothermal | 39.6 MW |
116 km (72 mi) | β E | Elmore Company | Geothermal | 45.5 MW |
117 km (72 mi) | β E | John L. Featherstone Plant | Geothermal | 55.0 MW |
118 km (73 mi) | β E | Midway Solar Farm 1 | Solar | 50.0 MW |
119 km (74 mi) | β E | CE Leathers | Geothermal | 45.5 MW |
119 km (74 mi) | β SE | Tule Wind LLC | Wind | 143.0 MW |
119 km (74 mi) | β SE | Ocotillo Express LLC | Wind | 265.4 MW |
121 km (75 mi) | β E | Niland Gas Turbine Plant | Gas | 121.0 MW |
121 km (75 mi) | β E | Imperial Valley Solar Co (IVSC) 2 LLC | Solar | 20.0 MW |
121 km (75 mi) | β E | Imperial Valley Solar Company 1 LLC | Solar | 23.0 MW |
122 km (75 mi) | β E | Valencia 1 Solar CA | Solar | 3.0 MW |
122 km (75 mi) | β E | Midway Solar Farm III | Solar | 20.0 MW |
122 km (76 mi) | β E | Calipatria Solar Farm | Solar | 20.0 MW |
122 km (76 mi) | β E | Midway Solar Farm II | Solar | 30.0 MW |
124 km (77 mi) | β E | CE Turbo LLC | Geothermal | 11.5 MW |
125 km (78 mi) | β SE | USG 2 | Solar | 1.0 MW |
125 km (78 mi) | β SE | USG 1 | Solar | 1.0 MW |
129 km (80 mi) | β E | Citizens Imperial Solar | Solar | 30.0 MW |
129 km (80 mi) | β SE | Jacumba Solar Farm | Solar | 20.0 MW |
130 km (81 mi) | β E | North Brawley Geothermal Plant | Geothermal | 80.0 MW |
130 km (81 mi) | β SE | SEPV Imperial Dixieland West | Solar | 3.0 MW |
131 km (81 mi) | β SE | SEPV Imperial Dixieland East | Solar | 2.0 MW |
132 km (82 mi) | β SE | Imperial Solar Energy Center West | Solar | 148.7 MW |
132 km (82 mi) | β E | Solar Gen 2 Solar Facility | Solar | 163.2 MW |
134 km (83 mi) | β E | Crown Cooling Facility | Solar | 1.0 MW |
134 km (83 mi) | β E | Rockwood | Oil | 49.8 MW |
135 km (84 mi) | β E | Spreckels Sugar Company | Gas | 8.9 MW |
137 km (85 mi) | β E | Community Solar 1 | Solar | 5.7 MW |
137 km (85 mi) | β SE | Campo Verde Solar | Solar | 147.4 MW |
139 km (86 mi) | β E | Mesquite Lake Water & Power Plant 1 | Waste | 18.1 MW |
140 km (87 mi) | β E | Mesquite Lake Energy Park Plant 2 | Waste | 21.0 MW |
143 km (88 mi) | β SE | Municipio de Mexicali | Wind | 10.0 MW |
144 km (90 mi) | β E | Sol Orchard El Centro PV | Solar | 20.0 MW |
145 km (90 mi) | β E | IVC Solar | Solar | 3.0 MW |
145 km (90 mi) | β E | El Centro Hybrid | Gas | 388.3 MW |
147 km (91 mi) | β SE | Centinela Solar Energy | Solar | 174.8 MW |
148 km (92 mi) | β SE | Imperial Solar Energy Center South | Solar | 128.9 MW |
150 km (93 mi) | β SE | Wistaria Ranch Solar | Solar | 106.7 MW |
152 km (94 mi) | β E | Second Imperial Geothermal | Geothermal | 80.0 MW |
152 km (94 mi) | β SE | Imperial Valley Solar LLC | Solar | 199.9 MW |
152 km (94 mi) | β E | Heber Solar | Solar | 10.9 MW |
153 km (95 mi) | β E | Heber Geothermal | Geothermal | 81.5 MW |
153 km (95 mi) | β SE | Mount Signal Solar Farm V | Solar | 252.3 MW |
154 km (95 mi) | β SE | Termoelectrica de Mexicali | Gas | 679.7 MW |
155 km (96 mi) | β SE | Baja California Sur I | Oil | 162.7 MW |
156 km (97 mi) | β SE | Mexicali | Gas | 489.0 MW |
156 km (96 mi) | β SE | Energia de BC | Gas | 337.1 MW |
156 km (97 mi) | β SE | EnergΓa Azteca X | Gas | 298.6 MW |
Power Plants & Risks During Earthquakes
We found 7 types of power plants in the vecinity of the magnitude 0.76 earthquake that struck 7 km SSE of Idyllwild, CA on October 31, 2024 10:42:44. 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.