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M1.6 Depth: 1.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 26.9 km ( 16.7 mi) WNW (az= 300.1) from Ludlow, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 15:09:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 26.9 km ( 16.7 mi) WNW (az= 300.1) from Ludlow, CA on April 5, 2026 at 15:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 15:09:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.84233, -116.41450
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 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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