This earthquake's precise location 3km west of Banning occurs at a critical juncture where the San Andreas Fault system interfaces with the San Gorgonio Pass - one of the few locations where multiple fault strands converge. The 13.87km depth is notably shallower than typical events in this region, suggesting potential changes in the fault system's behavior during the prophesied increase in seismic activity.
Banning, CA 3.1 Quake: San Andreas Fault Zone Activity Increases
📰 What Happened
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 3 kilometers west of Banning, California on July 26, 2025, at 1:02:57 UTC. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 13.87 kilometers, with a ShakeMap intensity of III. The USGS recorded 11 'Did You Feel It?' reports from local residents, indicating moderate ground movement. The earthquake's location places it in proximity to the San Andreas Fault system, a major tectonic boundary in Southern California.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The timing and location of this 3.1 magnitude event aligns with Matthew 24:7's prediction of earthquakes in 'various places.' The shallow 13.87km depth, combined with its position near the San Andreas Fault's complex intersection point, suggests a potential trigger point for larger seismic events. This location's proximity to major population centers (Los Angeles and San Diego) corresponds to Luke 21:11's warning of 'great earthquakes.' The moderate intensity (III) reported by 11 witnesses parallels the gradual intensification pattern described in Revelation 16:18.