M2.0 Depth: 34.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 1.6 km ( 1.0 mi) NE (az= 38.1) from La Habra Heights, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 14:06:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 1.6 km ( 1.0 mi) NE (az= 38.1) from La Habra Heights, CA on April 29, 2026 at 14:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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
M2.0
Depth
34.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 14:06:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.97200, -117.94017
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.5 km
Shallow
34.5 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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