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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 53 km E of Big Pine, California

UTC time: 2026-04-06 02:34:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 53 km E of Big Pine, California on April 6, 2026 at 02:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 02:34:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.19330, -117.69270
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

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