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M0.5 Depth: 6.2 km

M0.5 Earthquake near 3.8 km ( 2.3 mi) WSW (az= 241.0) from Anza, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 03:29:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near 3.8 km ( 2.3 mi) WSW (az= 241.0) from Anza, CA on April 4, 2026 at 03:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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
M0.5
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 03:29:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.53850, -116.70917
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 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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