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M1.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 2 km SE of Pacifica, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-03 23:24:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 2 km SE of Pacifica, CA on April 3, 2026 at 23:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 23:24:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.59900, -122.46733
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 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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