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M1.7 Depth: 60.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 4.2 km ( 2.6 mi) NNE (az= 33.3) from Lake View Terrace, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-03 23:50:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 3, 2026 at 23:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 4.2 km ( 2.6 mi) NNE (az= 33.3) from Lake View Terrace, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
60.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 23:50:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.30467, -118.33850
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.1 km
Shallow
60.1 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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