M1.61 Earthquake – 3 km NNW of Murrieta, CA

9 August 2026, 17:38 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 1.61 earthquake struck 3 km NNW of Murrieta, CA on 9 August 2026, 17:38 UTC, at a depth of 15.1 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
1.61 (ml)
Location
3 km NNW of Murrieta, CA
Date & time
9 August 2026, 17:38 UTC
Coordinates
33.5795, -117.2312
Depth
15.07 km
Felt reports
3 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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