M1.2 Depth: 14.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 13.4 km ( 8.3 mi) N (az= 353.4) from Cabazon, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 14:47:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 14:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 13.4 km ( 8.3 mi) N (az= 353.4) from Cabazon, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 14:47:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.03733, -116.80383
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 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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