M1.2 Depth: 16.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Jurupa Valley, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 22:25:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 22:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Jurupa Valley, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 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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