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Version #6: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 6:18:53 PM (PDT) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
The magnitude 0.8 event occurred 8 km (5 miles) NNW of Anza, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 13 km ( 8 miles).


Magnitude 0.8 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6:18:53 PM (PDT)
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 1:18:53 (UTC)
Distance from Anza, CA - 8 km (5 miles) NNW (347 degrees)
Idyllwild, CA - 13 km (8 miles) S (170 degrees)
Valle Vista, CA - 23 km (14 miles) SE (126 degrees)
Aguanga, CA - 26 km (16 miles) NE (37 degrees)
Palm Springs, CA - 27 km (16 miles) SW (215 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 37.7 min. N (33.628N), 116 deg. 41.7 min. W (116.694W)
Depth 13.33 km (8.30 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=40, Nph=72, Dmin=4.9 km, Rmss=0.18 sec, Erho=0.18 km, Erzz=0.34 km, Gp=49 degrees
Event ID# ci41530776
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