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M1.9 Depth: 15.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 1.8 km ( 1.1 mi) SW (az= 217.3) from Avocado Heights, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 14:55:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 1.8 km ( 1.1 mi) SW (az= 217.3) from Avocado Heights, CA on April 4, 2026 at 14:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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
M1.9
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 14:55:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.02300, -118.00317
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
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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