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M1.4 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 4 km WSW of Morro Bay, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 12:11:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 4 km WSW of Morro Bay, CA on April 4, 2026 at 12:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 12:11:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.34733, -120.88717
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 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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