Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada


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U.S. Geological Survey, Pasadena California
Caltech Seismological Laboratory, Pasadena, California


Version #7: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 7:04:48 PM (PST) on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
The magnitude 1.1 event occurred 6 km (4 miles) WNW of Camp Pendleton South, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 15 km ( 9 miles).


Magnitude 1.1 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:04:48 PM (PST)
Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:04:48 (UTC)
Distance from Camp Pendleton South, CA - 6 km (4 miles) WNW (297 degrees)
Oceanside, CA - 11 km (7 miles) WNW (294 degrees)
Carlsbad, CA - 13 km (8 miles) NW (323 degrees)
Camp Pendleton North, CA - 13 km (8 miles) WSW (239 degrees)
Vista, CA - 19 km (12 miles) WNW (288 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 15.2 min. N (33.254N), 117 deg. 26.2 min. W (117.437W)
Depth 15.03 km (9.30 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=36, Nph=60, Dmin=8.0 km, Rmss=0.12 sec, Erho=0.22 km, Erzz=0.3 km, Gp=177 degrees
Event ID# ci41404944
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