Information For a 4.8 Earthquake on 10/17/1979 near Westmorland, CA

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 and depth of 5.00 kilometers occurred 5.95 miles from Westmorland, CA in Imperial County at 10:45 PM.

10/17/1979 - Earthquake Incident Location
Earthquake Details
Location: 5.95 miles from Westmorland, CA in Imperial County, CA
Date: 10/17/1979
Time: 10:45 PM
Magnitude: 4.8 Mag
Depth: 5.00 km

Area Highlights

Natural Disasters Risk

  • Hail Risk Hail Risk is Very Low
  • Tornados Tornado Risk is Very Low