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M1.6 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 3 km NE of Lopez Point, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 14:51:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 14:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 3 km NE of Lopez Point, CA. With a focal depth of about 11 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 14:51:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.03933, -121.54884
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 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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