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M1.2 Depth: 15.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 20 km NNW of Lopez Point, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-30 08:09:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 08:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 20 km NNW of Lopez Point, CA. With a focal depth of about 16 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 08:09:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.17633, -121.67050
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 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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