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M1.2 Depth: 13.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Santa Ana, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 00:20:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 00:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Santa Ana, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 00:20:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Santa Ana
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.70900, -117.88950
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — close to 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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