M1.4 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 26.6 km ( 16.5 mi) S (az= 183.3) from Trona, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 08:44:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 26.6 km ( 16.5 mi) S (az= 183.3) from Trona, CA on May 1, 2026 at 08:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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
M1.4
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 08:44:47 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.52517, -117.39617
Temperature
18.8°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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