M0.78 Earthquake – 3 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA
30 August 2026, 17:36 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 0.78 earthquake struck 3 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA on 30 August 2026, 17:36 UTC, at a depth of 9.4 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 0.78 (ml)
- Location
- 3 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA
- Date & time
- 30 August 2026, 17:36 UTC
- Coordinates
- 33.3320, -116.8778
- Depth
- 9.41 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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