M1.6 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 7.9 km ( 4.9 mi) ENE (az= 62.8) from Running Springs, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 13:57:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 7.9 km ( 4.9 mi) ENE (az= 62.8) from Running Springs, CA on April 5, 2026 at 13:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 13:57:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.24017, -117.03317
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 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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