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M1.4 Depth: 15.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-01 00:10:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Anaheim, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 00:10:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Anaheim
County
Orange County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.84483, -117.94667
Temperature
30.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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