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M1.8 Depth: 3.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 4.6 km ( 2.8 mi) SSW (az= 193.6) from Santa Monica, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 14:40:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 14:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 4.6 km ( 2.8 mi) SSW (az= 193.6) from Santa Monica, CA. 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 14:40:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.97950, -118.50283
Temperature
21.7°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
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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