M1.3 Depth: 29.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Radec, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 05:57:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Radec, California (United States) on August 9, 2026 at 05:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

29.3 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 05:57:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Radec

County

Riverside County

Village

Radec

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.45367, -116.93633

Temperature

25.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

29.3 km

29.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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