M0.30 Earthquake – 4 km SE of Palomar Observatory, CA

9 July 2026, 16:42 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 0.30 earthquake struck 4 km SE of Palomar Observatory, CA on 9 July 2026, 16:42 UTC, at a depth of 13.2 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.30 (ml)
Location
4 km SE of Palomar Observatory, CA
Date & time
9 July 2026, 16:42 UTC
Coordinates
33.3310, -116.8383
Depth
13.19 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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