M1.9 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Tehama County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 09:03:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 09:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Tehama County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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