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M1.3 Depth: 26.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Perris, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 01:15:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Perris, California (United States) on April 15, 2026 at 01:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
26.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 01:15:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Perris
County
Riverside County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.77183, -117.22334
Temperature
11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.3 km
Shallow
26.3 km
26.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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