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M1.7 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 8 km WNW of Laytonville, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-30 10:30:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 8 km WNW of Laytonville, CA on April 30, 2026 at 10:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 10:30:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.71900, -123.57100
Temperature
7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 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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