M1.1 Depth: 4.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Pico, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 20:59:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Pico, California (United States) on August 12, 2026 at 20:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 198 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

4.7 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 20:59:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Pico

County

Los Angeles County

Source

scedc

Coordinates

34.36983, -118.61700

Temperature

30.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.7 km

4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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