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M1.4 Depth: 29.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Santa Ana, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 02:04:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 02:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Santa Ana, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 150 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
29.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 02:04:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Santa Ana
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.71317, -117.89117
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.7 km
Shallow
29.7 km
29.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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