31 Jul 2026, 20:10 UTC · Jul 31, 4:10 PM ET

M3.0 earthquake 9 km W of Palomar Observatory, CA

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 9 km W of Palomar Observatory, CA at Jul 31, 4:10 PM ET, 14 km deep, micro – recorded by instruments, rarely felt. 360 people reported feeling it.

M3.0 9 km W of Palomar Observatory, CAM3.4 12 km N of Ocotillo Wells, CAM3.4 10 km NNE of Cabazon, CAM3.5 31 km SW of Dana Point, CAM3.5 10 km SW of Idyllwild, CAM3.5 10 km SW of Idyllwild, CAM3.5 17 km NNE of Indio, CAM3.6 4 km S of Banning, CAM3.6 14 km N of Warner Springs, CAM3.7 20 km N of Indio, CAM3.8 18 km N of Indio, CAM4.3 20 km NNE of Indio, CAM4.9 20 km NNE of Indio, CA
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.0 ml
Time31 Jul 2026, 20:10 UTC
Location33.353°, -116.956° – 9 km W of Palomar Observatory, CA
Depth14.4 km
Felt reports360
USGS eventci40664370
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 9 km W of Palomar Observatory, CA earthquake?

Magnitude 3.0 (ml), micro – recorded by instruments, rarely felt. Depth 14 km.

Was it felt?

360 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.4.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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