M1.9 Depth: 30.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 20.3 km ( 12.6 mi) N (az= 4.2) from Pinon Hills, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-30 18:03:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 20.3 km ( 12.6 mi) N (az= 4.2) from Pinon Hills, CA on April 30, 2026 at 18:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
30.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 18:03:17 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.61583, -117.63033
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.6 km
Shallow
30.6 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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