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M0.4 Depth: 8.7 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Anza, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 19:13:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 19:13 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Anza, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 19:13:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Anza
County
Riverside County
Village
Anza
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.52950, -116.68650
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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