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M0.7 Depth: 16.6 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 3.2 km ( 2.0 mi) WNW (az= 303.3) from Palomar Observatory, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 01:42:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 01:42 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 3.2 km ( 2.0 mi) WNW (az= 303.3) from Palomar Observatory, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
16.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 01:42:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.37167, -116.89267
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.6 km
Shallow
16.6 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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