Earthquake 8 km SSE of Palomar Observatory, CA
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:01:45 GMT
Time1 hour ago
Location
33.2898, -116.8380
Depth
14.1 KM
Event Summary
A 1.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 km SSE of Palomar Observatory, CA, at Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:01:45 GMT. Depth: 14.14km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
1.2
ml
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
2 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 1.2 | 14 km | 1 hour ago |
| USGSPrimary | 0.5 | 13 km | 1 hour ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_ci41150887
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Jeff Valley1.3 km
- La Jolla Recreation Site2.1 km
- Birch Hill2.2 km
- La Jolla Amago2.5 km
- Cedar Creek2.6 km
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