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A micro earthquake occurred at 5:51:32 AM (PST) on Friday, January 23, 2026.
The magnitude 0.5 event occurred 12 km (7 miles) E (96 degrees) of Julian, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 16 km (10 miles).


Magnitude 0.5 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:51:32 AM (PST)
Friday, January 23, 2026 at 13:51:32 (UTC)
Distance from Julian, CA - 12 km (7 miles) E (96 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 23 km (14 miles) SSW (204 degrees)
Pine Valley, CA - 28 km (17 miles) N (10 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 28 km (17 miles) SSE (148 degrees)
San Diego Country Estates, CA - 29 km (18 miles) ENE (77 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 4.1 min. N (33.068N), 116 deg. 28.6 min. W (116.476W)
Depth 15.57 km (9.70 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=18, Nph=28, Dmin=3.7 km, Rmss=0.23 sec, Erho=0.39 km, Erzz=0.79 km, Gp=73 degrees
Event ID# ci41169591
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