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M1.4 Depth: 20.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-14 23:53:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 23:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Fullerton, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
20.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 23:53:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Fullerton
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.90717, -117.92200
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.3 km
Shallow
20.3 km
20.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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