M1.60 Earthquake – 5 km NNW of Lake Elsinore, CA

20 August 2026, 19:45 UTC · 50 min ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 1.60 earthquake struck 5 km NNW of Lake Elsinore, CA on 20 August 2026, 19:45 UTC, at a depth of 1.9 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
1.60 (ml)
Location
5 km NNW of Lake Elsinore, CA
Date & time
20 August 2026, 19:45 UTC
Coordinates
33.7118, -117.3470
Depth
1.89 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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