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M1.5 Depth: 12.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 20.8 km ( 12.9 mi) WSW (az= 239.6) from Lamont, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 14:31:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 20.8 km ( 12.9 mi) WSW (az= 239.6) from Lamont, CA on April 5, 2026 at 14:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 14:31:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.16467, -119.11100
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 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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