M0.40 Earthquake – 8 km SSE of Palomar Observatory, CA

9 October 2026, 01:10 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 0.40 earthquake struck 8 km SSE of Palomar Observatory, CA on 9 October 2026, 01:10 UTC, at a depth of 16.7 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.40 (ml)
Location
8 km SSE of Palomar Observatory, CA
Date & time
9 October 2026, 01:10 UTC
Coordinates
33.2937, -116.8320
Depth
16.67 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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