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M1.3 Depth: 3.5 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Foster, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 20:07:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2026 at 20:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Foster, California (United States). 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. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 20:07:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Foster
County
San Diego County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.89983, -116.94367
Temperature
19.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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