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M1.6 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 1 km SE of Pacheco, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 10:56:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 1 km SE of Pacheco, CA on April 5, 2026 at 10:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 10:56:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.97583, -122.06350
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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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