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M1.4 Depth: 2.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 6 km W of Cobb, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 14:18:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 14:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 6 km W of Cobb, CA. 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 14:18:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.82467, -122.79366
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 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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