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M1.0 Depth: 2.3 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 3 km NNW of Fontana, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 09:23:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 09:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 3 km NNW of Fontana, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 206 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 09:23:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.12250, -117.46750
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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