Magnitude 0.76 Earthquake Struck 7 km SSE of Idyllwild, CA on October 31, 2024 10:42:44

Last Updated: 2024-10-31 14:29:20

On 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
14 km (8 mi) β†˜ SE Anza California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
27 km (16 mi) β†— NE Rancho Mirage California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
30 km (18 mi) β†— NE Palm Desert California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
33 km (20 mi) β†— NE Indian Wells California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
36 km (22 mi) β†’ E La Quinta California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
38 km (23 mi) β†— NE Bermuda Dunes California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
44 km (27 mi) β†— NE Indio California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
44 km (27 mi) β†’ E Vista Santa Rosa California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
48 km (30 mi) β†— NE Coachella California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
51 km (32 mi) β†’ E Thermal California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
55 km (34 mi) β†˜ SE Borrego Springs California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
58 km (36 mi) β†’ E Mecca California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
60 km (37 mi) β†’ E Oasis California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
65 km (40 mi) β†— NE Riverside County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
67 km (41 mi) β†˜ SE Julian California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
68 km (42 mi) β†’ E Desert Shores California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
80 km (50 mi) β†’ E Salton City California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
92 km (57 mi) β†˜ SE Descanso California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
96 km (60 mi) β†˜ SE Pine Valley California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
119 km (74 mi) β†’ E Niland California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
121 km (75 mi) β†˜ SE Campo California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
122 km (76 mi) β†’ E Westmorland California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
125 km (77 mi) β†˜ SE Hacienda Tecate Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
125 km (78 mi) β†˜ SE Tecate Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
126 km (78 mi) β†˜ SE Lomas de Santa Anita Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
126 km (78 mi) β†˜ SE Maclovio Herrera (Colonia AviaciΓ³n) Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
126 km (78 mi) β†˜ SE Alfonso GarzΓ³n [Granjas Familiares] Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
126 km (78 mi) β†’ E Calipatria California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
133 km (83 mi) β†’ E Brawley California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
136 km (84 mi) β†˜ SE Seeley California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
139 km (86 mi) β†˜ SE Cereso del Hongo Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
140 km (86 mi) β†’ E Imperial California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
141 km (88 mi) β†˜ SE Rumorosa Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
142 km (88 mi) β†’ E Imperial County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
144 km (89 mi) β†’ E El Centro California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
151 km (94 mi) β†’ E Heber California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
156 km (97 mi) β†’ E Holtville California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
156 km (97 mi) β†˜ SE Santa Isabel Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
157 km (97 mi) β†’ E Calexico California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
158 km (98 mi) β†˜ SE ViΓ±as del Sol Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
160 km (99 mi) β†˜ SE Progreso Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
174 km (108 mi) β†’ E Islas Agrarias Grupo A Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico
176 km (109 mi) β†’ E Puebla Baja California πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ 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
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.

Magnitude 0.76 Earthquake Struck 7 km SSE of Idyllwild, CA on October 31, 2024 10:42:44
Date and Time
2024-10-31 10:42:44 (UTC)
Magnitude
0.76 Magnitude (richter scle)
Depth
15.79 km
Reports
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