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M1.8 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 7.8 km ( 4.9 mi) ESE (az= 103.5) from Running Springs, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 05:34:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 05:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 7.8 km ( 4.9 mi) ESE (az= 103.5) from Running Springs, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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
M1.8
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 05:34:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.19133, -117.02650
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 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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