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M1.1 Depth: 3.4 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Omus, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 22:42:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 26, 2026 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Omus, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-26 22:42:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Omus
County
Sonoma County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.71233, -122.93200
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 km — shallower than 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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