Earthquake 8 km SSE of Palomar Observatory, CA
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:47:29 GMT
Time2 hours ago
Location
33.2893, -116.8370
Depth
13.9 KM
Event Summary
A 1.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 km SSE of Palomar Observatory, CA, at Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:47:29 GMT. Depth: 13.8999996185303km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
1.2
ml
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 1.2 | 14 km | 2 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_ci41158559
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Jeff Valley1.4 km
- La Jolla Recreation Site2.2 km
- Birch Hill2.3 km
- La Jolla Amago2.6 km
- Cedar Creek2.6 km
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