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M1.2 Depth: -0.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Lakeview, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 01:50:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 01:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Lakeview, California (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
-0.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 01:50:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Lakeview
County
Riverside County
Village
Lakeview
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.84783, -117.12550
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.9 km
Shallow
-0.9 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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