M1.5 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Anaheim, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 15:47:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 15:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Anaheim, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 223 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

9.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-17 15:47:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Anaheim

County

Orange County

Source

scedc

Coordinates

33.84900, -117.76167

Temperature

19.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.3 km

9.3 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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