M0.9 Depth: 13.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 2 km ENE of Loma Linda, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 15:47:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 15:47 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 2 km ENE of Loma Linda, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 125 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

13.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-04 15:47:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.05200, -117.24183

Temperature

8.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

13.8 km

13.8 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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