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M1.0 Depth: -0.5 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Warm Springs Valley, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 18:07:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 18:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Warm Springs Valley, California (United States). 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 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.5 km
Shallow
-0.5 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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