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M1.2 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Eden, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 12:09:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 12:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Eden, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 16 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: 147 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 12:09:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Eden
County
Riverside County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.88667, -117.04650
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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