M2.0 Depth: 17.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 4.1 km ( 2.5 mi) SE (az= 133.5) from Loma Linda, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 05:44:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 4.1 km ( 2.5 mi) SE (az= 133.5) from Loma Linda, CA on April 6, 2026 at 05:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 05:44:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.02300, -117.22917
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 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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