M1.1 Depth: 12.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Chino Hills, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 20:27:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 20:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Chino Hills, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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