M1.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 3 km W of Florence-Graham, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 16:44:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 16:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 3 km W of Florence-Graham, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 16:44:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.96550, -118.27533
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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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