USGS called it a "micro" event , a 1.9

[mitchtv]

It sure shook the shit out of our house. I mean everything shook good thing it stopped quickly. 12:14 am 6 mi. E of desert Hot Springs. 11 miles from here probably closer since I think they measure from city hall. Scary!

[RadicalMom]

1. Must have been fairly shallow.

We used to feel shakers all the time that weren't even traceable on the more extensive quake lists. Sometimes I would feel one at our house, and my mom, who lived a block away, but on the other side of a small fault,, wouldn't, and vice versa. I think sometimes you also feel this more localized movement. Glad you're okay and hope you have a quiet night. Maybe you're close to the end of that fault or to a connecting one.

[bananas]

2. mag 4.3 7 miles E of Desert Hot Springs at 12:10:46 AM

http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Quakes/ci14118096.htm

Version #D: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event.
This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A light earthquake occurred at 12:10:46 AM (PST) on Wednesday, January 12, 2005.
The magnitude 4.3 event occurred 11 km (7 miles) E of Desert Hot Springs, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).

[mitchtv]

3. that's more like it

the dishes were rattling in the cupboards and the whole hous shuttered. The San Andreas is at the surface about 5 ni from here,

[newyawker99]

4. Hi bananas!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast: