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M1.2 Depth: 3.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 13 km WNW of Calipatria, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-14 21:10:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 14, 2026 at 21:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 13 km WNW of Calipatria, CA (United States). 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-14 21:10:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.17167, -115.64300
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 km — shallower than 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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