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M1.3 Depth: 9.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-28 01:17:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Tustin, California (United States) on January 28, 2026 at 01:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 157 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 01:17:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Tustin
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.75333, -117.81200
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 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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