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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near California-Nevada Border Region

UTC time: 2026-04-29 15:06:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near California-Nevada Border Region on April 29, 2026 at 15:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 15:06:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.96000, -115.39000
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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