Earthquake 4 km SW of Palomar Observatory, CA (0.8 ml) (2025-05-20 19:17:23 UTC)

1747768643

33.3257, -116.8957

11.29 KM

A 0.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 4 km SW of Palomar Observatory, CA, at 2025-05-20 19:17:23 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 4 km SW of Palomar Observatory, CA

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 4 km SW of Palomar Observatory, CA (0.8 ml) (2025-05-20 19:17:23 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

0.8

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ci40971015

Nearest Places

Palomar Mountain State Park Headquarters / 0.78 km
Doane Valley Reservoir / 0.89 km
Scotts Cabin Trail / 1.06 km
Thunder Spring Trail / 1.07 km
Upper Doane Valley Trail / 1.17 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.5

2 km NNW of Universal City, CA
Time: 1747788429
Depth: 16.24 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

GERMANY
Time: 1747788116
Depth: 5.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

Halmahera, Indonesia
Time: 1747787893
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.4

HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
Time: 1747787893
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.6

28 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska
Time: 1747786971
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

0.5

24 km SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA
Time: 1747780949
Depth: 9.49 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.2

12 km SSE of Anza, CA
Time: 1747778942
Depth: 10.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.8

2 km N of Palomar Observatory, CA
Time: 1747775727
Depth: 8.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

3 km SE of Home Gardens, CA
Time: 1747771503
Depth: 3.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.7

9 km NE of Ocotillo Wells, CA
Time: 1747757357
Depth: 6.26 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)