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M1.7 Depth: 2.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 5 km WNW of Cobb, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 05:16:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 5 km WNW of Cobb, CA on April 5, 2026 at 05:16 UTC. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 05:16:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.83550, -122.77983
Temperature
11.6°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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