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A micro earthquake occurred at 9:58:45 PM (PDT) on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 22 km (14 miles) E of Julian, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 14 km ( 8 miles).


Magnitude 1.4 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:58:45 PM (PDT)
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:58:45 (UTC)
Distance from Julian, CA - 22 km (14 miles) E (101 degrees)
Borrego Springs, CA - 24 km (15 miles) S (179 degrees)
Ocotillo Wells, CA - 25 km (16 miles) WSW (243 degrees)
Pine Valley, CA - 28 km (18 miles) NNE (31 degrees)
Warner Springs, CA - 36 km (23 miles) SE (138 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 2.4 min. N (33.040N), 116 deg. 22.4 min. W (116.373W)
Depth 13.53 km (8.40 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=56, Nph=99, Dmin=7.4 km, Rmss=0.22 sec, Erho=0.2 km, Erzz=0.47 km, Gp=32 degrees
Event ID# ci41437160
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