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M1.4 Depth: 3.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Meadowbrook, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 14:13:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Meadowbrook, California (United States) on August 13, 2026 at 14:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 175 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 14:13:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Meadowbrook
County
Riverside County
Village
Meadowbrook
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.72250, -117.28367
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 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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