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M1.4 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Los Angeles, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 02:13:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 02:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Los Angeles, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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