Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada


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Version #5: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 10:13:29 AM (PST) on Friday, January 2, 2026.
The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 16 km (10 miles) ESE of Julian, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 12 km ( 8 miles).


Magnitude 1.4 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:13:29 AM (PST)
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 18:13:29 (UTC)
Distance from Julian, CA - 16 km (10 miles) ESE (102 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 24 km (15 miles) SSW (193 degrees)
Pine Valley, CA - 27 km (17 miles) NNE (20 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 30 km (19 miles) WSW (249 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 32 km (20 miles) SE (144 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 2.9 min. N (33.048N), 116 deg. 25.9 min. W (116.431W)
Depth 12.15 km (7.60 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=52, Nph=98, Dmin=3.3 km, Rmss=0.2 sec, Erho=0.18 km, Erzz=0.47 km, Gp=41 degrees
Event ID# ci41151127
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