M1.1 Depth: 5.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Anza, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 04:43:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 04:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Anza, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

5.1 km

UTC time

2026-08-22 04:43:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Anza

County

Riverside County

Village

Anza

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.54167, -116.70750

Temperature

25.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5.1 km

5.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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