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M1.4 Depth: -0.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Tustin, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 16:38:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Tustin, California (United States) on August 31, 2026 at 16:38 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
-0.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 16:38:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Tustin
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.70583, -117.83967
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.1 km
Shallow
-0.1 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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