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A micro earthquake occurred at 4:57:33 PM (PST) on Friday, January 23, 2026.
The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 11 km (7 miles) W of Pine Valley, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 17 km (11 miles).


Magnitude 1.4 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:57:33 PM (PST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 0:57:33 (UTC)
Distance from Pine Valley, CA - 11 km (7 miles) W (260 degrees)
Alpine, CA - 12 km (8 miles) ESE (106 degrees)
Jamul, CA - 24 km (15 miles) ENE (66 degrees)
San Diego Country Estates, CA - 26 km (16 miles) SSE (149 degrees)
Tecate, B.C., MX - 27 km (16 miles) N (358 degrees)
Coordinates 32 deg. 48.3 min. N (32.805N), 116 deg. 38.5 min. W (116.641W)
Depth 17.11 km (10.60 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=41, Nph=69, Dmin=10.7 km, Rmss=0.16 sec, Erho=0.18 km, Erzz=0.47 km, Gp=69 degrees
Event ID# ci41170391
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