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A micro earthquake occurred at 2:44:16 PM (PST) on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
The magnitude 0.7 event occurred 20 km (12 miles) E (98 degrees) of Julian, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 13 km ( 8 miles).


Magnitude 0.7 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:44:16 PM (PST)
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 22:44:16 (UTC)
Distance from Julian, CA - 20 km (12 miles) E (98 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 22 km (14 miles) S (183 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 26 km (16 miles) WSW (248 degrees)
Pine Valley, CA - 29 km (18 miles) NNE (27 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 34 km (21 miles) SE (138 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 3.3 min. N (33.054N), 116 deg. 23.4 min. W (116.390W)
Depth 13.38 km (8.30 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=29, Nph=44, Dmin=5.2 km, Rmss=0.16 sec, Erho=0.22 km, Erzz=0.57 km, Gp=96 degrees
Event ID# ci41168719
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