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M1.2 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 11.6 km ( 7.2 mi) WNW (az= 290.7) from Calipatria, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-30 08:14:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 11.6 km ( 7.2 mi) WNW (az= 290.7) from Calipatria, CA on April 30, 2026 at 08:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 08:14:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.16250, -115.63033
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 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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