M0.98 Earthquake – 8 km NW of Palomar Observatory, CA

6 September 2026, 05:07 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 0.98 earthquake struck 8 km NW of Palomar Observatory, CA on 6 September 2026, 05:07 UTC, at a depth of 15.8 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.98 (ml)
Location
8 km NW of Palomar Observatory, CA
Date & time
6 September 2026, 05:07 UTC
Coordinates
33.3967, -116.9303
Depth
15.82 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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