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A micro earthquake occurred at 4:11:37 AM (PST) on Monday, January 12, 2026.
The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 8 km (5 miles) ENE (64 degrees) of Lake Arrowhead, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 7 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 1.4 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:11:37 AM (PST)
Monday, January 12, 2026 at 12:11:37 (UTC)
Distance from Lake Arrowhead, CA - 8 km (5 miles) ENE (64 degrees)
Running Springs, CA - 8 km (5 miles) N (357 degrees)
Crestline, CA - 16 km (10 miles) ENE (75 degrees)
Highland, CA - 19 km (12 miles) NNE (28 degrees)
Big Bear Lake, CA - 19 km (12 miles) WNW (282 degrees)
Coordinates 34 deg. 16.7 min. N (34.279N), 117 deg. 6.8 min. W (117.114W)
Depth 7.23 km (4.50 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=7, Nph=9, Dmin=9.2 km, Rmss=0.08 sec, Erho=0.93 km, Erzz=1.27 km, Gp=206 degrees
Event ID# ci41155967
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