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Version #5: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 5:38:27 PM (PST) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
The magnitude 1.3 event occurred 4 km (2 miles) W of Lake Henshaw, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 12 km ( 8 miles).


Magnitude 1.3 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:38:27 PM (PST)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:38:27 (UTC)
Distance from Lake Henshaw, CA - 4 km (2 miles) W (275 degrees)
Palomar Observatory, CA - 14 km (8 miles) SSE (156 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 16 km (10 miles) WSW (255 degrees)
Valley Center, CA - 22 km (13 miles) E (82 degrees)
San Pasqual, CA - 22 km (14 miles) NE (39 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 14.7 min. N (33.245N), 116 deg. 48.3 min. W (116.804W)
Depth 12.20 km (7.60 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=53, Nph=89, Dmin=4.3 km, Rmss=0.13 sec, Erho=0.12 km, Erzz=0.36 km, Gp=17 degrees
Event ID# ci41187343
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