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1.6

Earthquake M 1.6 in the area of Simmler, CA, 28 October 2026, 02:48 UTC

Recorded 1 h ago. Updated 05:10.

Magnitude
ml 1.6
Time (UTC)
02:48:09
Depth
17 km
Coordinates
35.608 N 119.847 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
05:10

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.6 was recorded at a depth of 17 km, near Simmler, on 28/10 at 02:48 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 17 km.

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

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