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A micro earthquake occurred at 0:50:17 AM (PDT) on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
The magnitude 0.2 event occurred 8 km (5 miles) ESE of Palomar Observatory, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 11 km ( 7 miles).


Magnitude 0.2 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 0:50:17 AM (PDT)
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7:50:17 (UTC)
Distance from Palomar Observatory, CA - 8 km (5 miles) ESE (114 degrees)
Lake Henshaw, CA - 10 km (6 miles) NNW (345 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 15 km (10 miles) WNW (289 degrees)
Aguanga, CA - 15 km (9 miles) SSE (152 degrees)
Valley Center, CA - 26 km (16 miles) ENE (62 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 19.7 min. N (33.328N), 116 deg. 47.4 min. W (116.790W)
Depth 11.24 km (7.00 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=25, Nph=40, Dmin=7.3 km, Rmss=0.19 sec, Erho=0.3 km, Erzz=0.66 km, Gp=44 degrees
Event ID# ci41234015
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