M0.52 Earthquake – 5 km SW of Palomar Observatory, CA

14 September 2026, 09:37 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 0.52 earthquake struck 5 km SW of Palomar Observatory, CA on 14 September 2026, 09:37 UTC, at a depth of 18.7 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
0.52 (ml)
Location
5 km SW of Palomar Observatory, CA
Date & time
14 September 2026, 09:37 UTC
Coordinates
33.3253, -116.9023
Depth
18.74 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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