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Version #3: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This is a computer-generated message. This event has not yet been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 7:20:42 PM (PDT) on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
The magnitude 0.8 event occurred 9 km (6 miles) NE (40 degrees) of Julian, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 7 km ( 5 miles).


Magnitude 0.8 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:20:42 PM (PDT)
Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:20:42 (UTC)
Distance from Julian, CA - 9 km (6 miles) NE (40 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 18 km (11 miles) SSE (150 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 20 km (12 miles) SW (231 degrees)
Lake Henshaw, CA - 24 km (15 miles) ESE (117 degrees)
San Diego Country Estates, CA - 28 km (17 miles) NE (56 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 8.7 min. N (33.144N), 116 deg. 32.2 min. W (116.537W)
Depth 7.33 km (4.60 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=29, Nph=52, Dmin=9.0 km, Rmss=0.2 sec, Erho=0.22 km, Erzz=0.8 km, Gp=50 degrees
Event ID# ci41425856
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