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M1.6 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 2.2 km ( 1.4 mi) NNE (az= 29.1) from Big Bear City, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 21:15:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 2.2 km ( 1.4 mi) NNE (az= 29.1) from Big Bear City, CA on April 6, 2026 at 21:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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
M1.6
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 21:15:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.27850, -116.83333
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 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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