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M1.3 Depth: 16.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 4.4 km ( 2.7 mi) S (az= 179.8) from Fountain Valley, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 15:04:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 15:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 4.4 km ( 2.7 mi) S (az= 179.8) from Fountain Valley, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
16.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 15:04:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.66933, -117.95350
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.3 km
Shallow
16.3 km
16.3 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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