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M0.4 Depth: 4.9 km

M0.4 Earthquake near 6.9 km ( 4.3 mi) SW (az= 217.3) from Coachella, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 08:18:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 08:18 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near 6.9 km ( 4.3 mi) SW (az= 217.3) from Coachella, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 08:18:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.63117, -116.21867
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 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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