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M1.3 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 15.0 km ( 9.3 mi) S (az= 187.5) from Salton City, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-30 07:50:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 15.0 km ( 9.3 mi) S (az= 187.5) from Salton City, CA on April 30, 2026 at 07:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 07:50:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.16450, -115.97717
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 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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