Earthquake 7 km ENE of Palomar Observatory, CA (0.5 ml) (2025-10-28 00:23:14 UTC)

1761610994

33.3865, -116.7980

12.48 KM

A 0.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 7 km ENE of Palomar Observatory, CA, at 2025-10-28 00:23:14 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 7 km ENE 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 7 km ENE of Palomar Observatory, CA (0.5 ml) (2025-10-28 00:23:14 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

0.5

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ci41321224

Nearest Places

Camp Wright Historical Marker / 0.48 km
Oak Grove Stage Station Historical Marker / 0.52 km
Oak Grove Ranger Station / 0.63 km
Oak Grove Campground / 0.82 km
Oak Grove / 0.83 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.8

1 km W of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1761648322
Depth: 1.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

1 km N of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1761647973
Depth: 1.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.8

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1761647875
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.9

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1761647809
Depth: 4.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.2

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1761647501
Depth: 9.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

1.0

10 km SE of Winchester, CA
Time: 1761645250
Depth: 13.04 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.8

10 km WSW of Idyllwild, CA
Time: 1761644328
Depth: 18.76 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.4

9 km N of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1761644129
Depth: 12.98 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1761641785
Depth: 2.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.1

26 km WNW of Ocotillo, CA
Time: 1761641785
Depth: 2.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)