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M1.9 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 6 km E of Santa Venetia, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 02:30:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 6 km E of Santa Venetia, CA on April 28, 2026 at 02:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 02:30:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.00350, -122.46000
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 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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