M1.2 Depth: 5.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-14 13:01:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Anza, California (United States) on August 14, 2026 at 13:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

5.8 km

UTC time

2026-08-14 13:01:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Anza

County

Riverside County

Village

Anza

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.53967, -116.70817

Temperature

17.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5.8 km

5.8 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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