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M1.2 Depth: 9.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 5.0 km ( 3.1 mi) N (az= 350.7) from Big Bear Lake, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 04:49:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 5.0 km ( 3.1 mi) N (az= 350.7) from Big Bear Lake, CA on April 28, 2026 at 04:49 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 SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 04:49:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.28850, -116.92017
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
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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