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M3.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 12.9 km ( 8.0 mi) N (az= 352.0) from Cabazon, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 14:47:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 12.9 km ( 8.0 mi) N (az= 352.0) from Cabazon, CA on April 29, 2026 at 14:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 14:47:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.03250, -116.80667
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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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