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M1.0 Depth: 3.1 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 2.2 km ( 1.4 mi) E (az= 81.2) from Walnut, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-30 14:40:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 2.2 km ( 1.4 mi) E (az= 81.2) from Walnut, CA on April 30, 2026 at 14:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 14:40:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.02333, -117.84167
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 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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