M1.4 Depth: 7.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-12 13:44:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 13:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Radec, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 210 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

7.6 km

UTC time

2026-07-12 13:44:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Radec

County

Riverside County

Village

Radec

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.43133, -116.91467

Temperature

20.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7.6 km

7.6 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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