M1.5 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 8 km SW of New Idria, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 07:36:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 8 km SW of New Idria, CA on April 28, 2026 at 07:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 07:36:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.35933, -120.72800
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 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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