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A backyard pool in the Coachella Valley was seen sloshing dramatically during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake that struck near San Diego on April 14, 2025.

The moment was captured by X user @pofpalmsprings and shared by Ava, showing waves forming in the otherwise calm pool as seismic tremors rippled through the region.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake was centered in the Coachella Valley — an area not commonly known for such strong seismic activity. The shaking caused by the earthquake stirred the pool water, a well-documented phenomenon where ground movement transfers energy to water bodies, creating visible waves.

A similar effect was observed in Bangkok during a past quake, underscoring how even distant tremors can cause disturbances in pools and other open water sources.

(Video credit: @pofpalmsprings | via Ava on X)