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M1.2 Depth: 4.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Finley, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 17:30:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 17:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Finley, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 17:30:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Finley
County
Lake County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.00533, -122.88950
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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