M0.56 Earthquake – 8 km ESE of Palomar Observatory, CA

26 August 2026, 13:14 UTC · 52 min ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 0.56 earthquake struck 8 km ESE of Palomar Observatory, CA on 26 August 2026, 13:14 UTC, at a depth of 17 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.56 (ml)
Location
8 km ESE of Palomar Observatory, CA
Date & time
26 August 2026, 13:14 UTC
Coordinates
33.3287, -116.7850
Depth
16.96 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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