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M0.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 2.8 km ( 1.7 mi) ESE (az= 104.5) from Lake Henshaw, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 23:50:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 2.8 km ( 1.7 mi) ESE (az= 104.5) from Lake Henshaw, CA on April 6, 2026 at 23:50 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 23:50:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.23533, -116.73383
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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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