Earthquake 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA (0.7 ml) (2025-08-31 00:55:30 UTC)

1756601730

33.3190, -116.8743

13.39 KM

A 0.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 4 km SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA, at 2025-08-31 00:55:30 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 SSW 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 SSW of Palomar Observatory, CA (0.7 ml) (2025-08-31 00:55:30 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

0.7

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ci41279696

Nearest Places

Palomar Mountain / 0.58 km
Palomar Mountain Post Office / 0.96 km
Palomar Mountain Interpretive Site / 0.98 km
Crestline Camp / 1.16 km
Frazier Point / 1.22 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.5

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1756680001
Depth: 64.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.6

16 km NW of Toyah, Texas
Time: 1756679648
Depth: 5.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA
Time: 1756679326
Depth: 13.08 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.7

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1756679299
Depth: 6.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.5

HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
Time: 1756679023
Depth: 22.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

1.1

3 km ENE of Moreno Valley, CA
Time: 1756679326
Depth: 13.08 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1756677956
Depth: 14.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.0

12 km SW of Morongo Valley, CA
Time: 1756677956
Depth: 14.41 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

11 km NNW of Banning, CA
Time: 1756677712
Depth: 17.78 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.6

17 km ESE of Julian, CA
Time: 1756670336
Depth: 10.13 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)