Earthquake 3 km NNW of Palomar Observatory, CA
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:20:11 GMT
Time1 hour ago
Location
33.3795, -116.8772
Depth
8.7 KM
Event Summary
A 1.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 3 km NNW of Palomar Observatory, CA, at Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:20:11 GMT. Depth: 8.74km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
1.5
ml
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 1.5 | 9 km | 1 hour ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_ci41176663
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Cutca Trail2.0 km
- Palomar Fire Station2.2 km
- Upper French Valley2.7 km
- Hale Telescope2.8 km
- Webber Ranch2.8 km
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