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M0.9 Depth: 4.2 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 10.5 km ( 6.5 mi) SW (az= 227.1) from Lytle Creek, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-30 00:27:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 00:27 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 10.5 km ( 6.5 mi) SW (az= 227.1) from Lytle Creek, CA. With a focal depth of about 4 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 00:27:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.19467, -117.58267
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 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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