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M1.7 Depth: 10.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Redlands, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 02:21:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Redlands, California (United States) on January 28, 2026 at 02:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 151 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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