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M1.4 Depth: 13.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Westmorland, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 21:23:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Westmorland, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 165 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 21:23:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Westmorland
County
Imperial County
Village
Westmorland
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.04150, -115.61767
Temperature
42.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 km
13.8 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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