This earthquake's proximity to the Salton Sea geothermal area, combined with its shallow depth of 10.61 km, represents a concerning pattern of increased seismic activity in a region critical for California's power grid. The timing coincides with peak summer energy demand, potentially affecting regional power distribution systems that serve 40% of Southern California's renewable energy infrastructure.
4.3 Quake Near Salton Sea: Imperial Valley Fault Activity Rises
📰 What Happened
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 12km WNW of Calipatria, California at 9:55 AM UTC on July 11, 2025. The quake occurred at a depth of 10.61 km, generating ShakeMap and DYFI intensity levels of V. The USGS PAGER system issued a green alert level, indicating low probability of casualties and damage. 28 local reports confirmed moderate shaking in the Imperial Valley region, which sits along the San Andreas fault system.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The earthquake's location near critical energy infrastructure highlights economic vulnerabilities in modern power grids. The Imperial Valley hosts $1.5 billion in geothermal investments, aligning with Revelation 16:8-9's reference to intense heat and power over fire. The green PAGER alert system demonstrates mankind's increasing ability to monitor and quantify disasters (Luke 21:25 - signs and distress of nations). The 28 public reports through DYFI showcase the prophesied increase in knowledge (Daniel 12:4) through crowd-sourced seismic monitoring systems.