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A micro earthquake occurred at 2:53:40 AM (PDT) on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
The magnitude 0.7 event occurred 6 km (4 miles) S of Palomar Observatory, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 6 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 0.7 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:53:40 AM (PDT)
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9:53:40 (UTC)
Distance from Palomar Observatory, CA - 6 km (4 miles) S (183 degrees)
Lake Henshaw, CA - 12 km (7 miles) NW (306 degrees)
Aguanga, CA - 15 km (10 miles) S (181 degrees)
Valley Center, CA - 18 km (11 miles) ENE (58 degrees)
Pala, CA - 21 km (13 miles) ESE (109 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 18.3 min. N (33.305N), 116 deg. 52.0 min. W (116.867W)
Depth 6.38 km (4.00 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=39, Nph=67, Dmin=5.4 km, Rmss=0.15 sec, Erho=0.15 km, Erzz=0.39 km, Gp=40 degrees
Event ID# ci41491048
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