M1.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 3 km NE of Santa Ana, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 01:27:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 01:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 3 km NE of Santa Ana, CA. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 01:27:52 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.76117, -117.86000
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 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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