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A micro earthquake occurred at 2:44:47 PM (PST) on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
The magnitude 0.9 event occurred 20 km (12 miles) E (98 degrees) of Julian, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 13 km ( 8 miles).


Magnitude 0.9 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:44:47 PM (PST)
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 22:44:47 (UTC)
Distance from Julian, CA - 20 km (12 miles) E (98 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 23 km (14 miles) S (184 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 26 km (16 miles) WSW (248 degrees)
Pine Valley, CA - 29 km (18 miles) NNE (26 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 34 km (21 miles) SE (139 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 3.2 min. N (33.054N), 116 deg. 23.6 min. W (116.393W)
Depth 13.18 km (8.20 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=31, Nph=48, Dmin=5.0 km, Rmss=0.14 sec, Erho=0.18 km, Erzz=0.4 km, Gp=95 degrees
Event ID# ci41168727
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