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M1.9 Depth: 15.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Crestmore, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 03:04:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Crestmore, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 161 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 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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