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A micro earthquake occurred at 1:32:18 AM (PDT) on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The magnitude 1.7 event occurred 8 km (5 miles) W of Palomar Observatory, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 15 km (10 miles).


Magnitude 1.7 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 1:32:18 AM (PDT)
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8:32:18 (UTC)
Distance from Palomar Observatory, CA - 8 km (5 miles) W (259 degrees)
Pala, CA - 13 km (8 miles) E (101 degrees)
Aguanga, CA - 13 km (8 miles) SW (214 degrees)
Valley Center, CA - 16 km (10 miles) NNE (31 degrees)
Lake Henshaw, CA - 20 km (13 miles) NW (304 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 20.6 min. N (33.343N), 116 deg. 56.7 min. W (116.944W)
Depth 15.43 km (9.60 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=86, Nph=157, Dmin=7.7 km, Rmss=0.21 sec, Erho=0.15 km, Erzz=0.4 km, Gp=23 degrees
Event ID# ci41345999
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