M0.68 Earthquake – 4 km N of Palomar Observatory, CA

28 August 2026, 10:47 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 0.68 earthquake struck 4 km N of Palomar Observatory, CA on 28 August 2026, 10:47 UTC, at a depth of 5 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.68 (ml)
Location
4 km N of Palomar Observatory, CA
Date & time
28 August 2026, 10:47 UTC
Coordinates
33.3875, -116.8677
Depth
4.97 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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