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M1.6 Depth: 9.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 4.5 km ( 2.8 mi) N (az= 2.7) from Artesia, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 21:16:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 21:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 4.5 km ( 2.8 mi) N (az= 2.7) from Artesia, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 21:16:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.90650, -118.08083
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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