M1.43 Earthquake – 7 km ESE of Palomar Observatory, CA
17 August 2026, 22:38 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 1.43 earthquake struck 7 km ESE of Palomar Observatory, CA on 17 August 2026, 22:38 UTC, at a depth of 16.2 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 1.43 (ml)
- Location
- 7 km ESE of Palomar Observatory, CA
- Date & time
- 17 August 2026, 22:38 UTC
- Coordinates
- 33.3312, -116.7935
- Depth
- 16.24 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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