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M1.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 12 km ESE of Willits, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 01:30:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 01:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 12 km ESE of Willits, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 01:30:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.37600, -123.22250
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 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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