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M0.6 Depth: 11.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Hemet, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 07:28:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 16, 2026 at 07:28 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Hemet, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 190 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 07:28:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Hemet
County
Riverside County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.67817, -116.98833
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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