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M1.4 Depth: -0.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 2.1 km ( 1.3 mi) SE (az= 146.2) from Westminster, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 20:38:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 2.1 km ( 1.3 mi) SE (az= 146.2) from Westminster, CA (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 178 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
-0.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 20:38:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.74333, -117.99400
Temperature
15.9°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 (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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