3.4

Earthquake Details: 26 km ESE of Avalon, California

Sep 12, 2026, 11:13:58

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred near 26 km ESE of Avalon, California on Sep 12, 2026 at 11:13:58. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10.83 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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United StatesCaliforniaDana Point (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth10.83 km
Significance180
Latitude33.2573
Longitude-118.0650
Event IDci41545880
Magnitude3.4
Updated:Sep 12, 2026, 14:14:01 UTC

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Time & depth

Local time
Sep 12, 2026, 04:13:58 PDT
UTC
Sep 12, 2026, 11:13:58 UTC
10.83 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

Nearby major cities

Dana Point
41 km NE
Newport Beach
42 km N
Laguna Niguel
44 km NE
Costa Mesa
45 km N
Nearby event sequence · 12
M2.528 km WSW of Olancha, CaliforniaBeforeM3.5Gulf Of CaliforniaBeforeM3.1Baja California, MéxicoBeforeM2.66 km W of Edwards Air Force Base, CaliforniaBeforeM3.9Gulf Of CaliforniaBeforeM2.5Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif.BeforeM3.2Baja California, MéxicoBeforeM2.5southern CaliforniaBeforeM2.75 km E of Lennox, CaliforniaBeforeM2.627 km ESE of Avalon, CaliforniaBeforeM3.025 km ESE of Avalon, CaliforniaBeforeM2.64 km ESE of Inglewood, CaliforniaAfter

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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: Sep 12, 2026, 14:14 UTC.

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