M1.7 Depth: 16.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 6 km S of Leona Valley, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 14:51:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 14:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 6 km S of Leona Valley, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 14:51:10 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.56833, -118.29684
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 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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