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M2.1 Depth: 11.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Heber, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 17:23:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Heber, California (United States) on April 4, 2026 at 17:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 17:23:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Heber
County
Imperial County
Village
Heber
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.76050, -115.53900

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 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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