4.9
Earthquake Details: 20 km NNE of Indio, California, United States
Jan 20, 2026, 01:56:14
- Depth
- 3.09 km
- Felt reports
- 8,214
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 13, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred on Jan 20, 2026 at 01:56:14. Epicenter: 20 km NNE of Indio, California, United States. Reported depth: 3.09 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Jan 19, 2026, 17:56:14 PST
- UTC
- Jan 20, 2026, 01:56:14 UTC
3.09 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSmw 4.92
ci41162719
- Depth:
- 3.09 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 13, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth3.09 km
Significance1,003
Latitude33.8940
Longitude-116.1693
Event IDci41162719
Magnitude4.9
Updated:Oct 13, 2026, 02:06:29 UTC
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