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M1.4 Depth: -0.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 5.0 km ( 3.1 mi) NW (az= 322.7) from Boron, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 23:18:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 23:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 5.0 km ( 3.1 mi) NW (az= 322.7) from Boron, CA. 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
M1.4
Depth
-0.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 23:18:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.03500, -117.68283
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.8 km
Shallow
-0.8 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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