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M1.3 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 18.6 km ( 11.5 mi) NNE (az= 14.6) from Indio, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 06:44:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 06:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 18.6 km ( 11.5 mi) NNE (az= 14.6) from Indio, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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
M1.3
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 06:44:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.88250, -116.16500
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 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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