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M2.7 Depth: 12.6 km

M2.7 Earthquake near GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIF.

UTC time: 2026-04-04 09:07:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIF. on April 4, 2026 at 09:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 09:07:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.00710, -117.16650
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 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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