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M0.4 Depth: 12.7 km

M0.4 Earthquake near 5.4 km ( 3.4 mi) S (az= 178.5) from Banning, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 05:24:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near 5.4 km ( 3.4 mi) S (az= 178.5) from Banning, CA on April 6, 2026 at 05:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 05:24:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.87667, -116.87483
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 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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