M1.3 Depth: -0.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 23 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 04:48:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 04:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 23 km SSW of Frazier Park, CA (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
-0.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 04:48:28 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.64100, -119.06783
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.1 km
Shallow
-0.1 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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