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M0.6 Depth: 14.7 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 6.8 km ( 4.2 mi) SSE (az= 166.9) from Palomar Observatory, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 13:32:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near 6.8 km ( 4.2 mi) SSE (az= 166.9) from Palomar Observatory, CA on April 28, 2026 at 13:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 13:32:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.29650, -116.84750
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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