1.5
Earthquake details: 7 km E of Ridgecrest, California, United States
Nov 12, 2026, 11:54:55
- Depth
- 7.73 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Nov 12, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC
A magnitude 1.5 earthquake occurred on Nov 12, 2026 at 11:54:55. Epicenter: 7 km E of Ridgecrest, California, United States. Reported depth: 7.73 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Nov 12, 2026, 03:54:55 PST
- UTC
- Nov 12, 2026, 11:54:55 UTC
7.73 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSM 1.53
ci41361311
- Depth:
- 7.73 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Nov 12, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth7.73 km
Significance36
Latitude35.6175
Longitude-117.5970
Event IDci41361311
Magnitude1.5
Updated:Nov 12, 2026, 12:05:47 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Nov 12, 2026, 12:05 UTC.
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- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).