M0.9 Depth: 15.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 2.9 km ( 1.8 mi) W (az= 280.3) from Calimesa, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 10:49:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 2.9 km ( 1.8 mi) W (az= 280.3) from Calimesa, CA on April 28, 2026 at 10:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 10:49:08 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.99283, -117.08350
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 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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