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1.4

Earthquake M 1.4 in the area of Avenal, CA, 23 October 2026, 13:15 UTC

Recorded 4 d ago. Updated 14:15.

Magnitude
md 1.4
Time (UTC)
13:15:31
Depth
8 km
Coordinates
36.090 N 120.182 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
14:15

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.4 was recorded at a depth of 8 km, near Avenal, on 23/10 at 13:15 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 7 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.6). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.6). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 8 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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