M1.4 Depth: 22.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Coto De Caza, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 01:54:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Coto De Caza, California (United States) on September 3, 2026 at 01:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

22.4 km

UTC time

2026-09-03 01:54:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Coto De Caza

County

Orange County

Village

Coto De Caza

Source

scedc

Coordinates

33.59267, -117.59267

Temperature

20.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22.4 km

22.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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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