M2.84 Earthquake – 7 km ESE of Palomar Observatory, CA
17 August 2026, 22:16 UTC · 48 min ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.84 earthquake struck 7 km ESE of Palomar Observatory, CA on 17 August 2026, 22:16 UTC, at a depth of 14.7 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.84 (ml)
- Location
- 7 km ESE of Palomar Observatory, CA
- Date & time
- 17 August 2026, 22:16 UTC
- Coordinates
- 33.3237, -116.7968
- Depth
- 14.67 km
- Felt reports
- 8 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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