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USGSSeptember 12, 2026

M3.4 earthquake, 26 km ESE of Avalon, CA

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded 26 km ESE of Avalon, CA at a depth of 11 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,960th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M3.4

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
26 km ESE of Avalon, CA
State
California
Magnitude
3.4 (local magnitude)
Depth
10.8 km
Time
2026-09-12 11:13:58 UTC
Felt reports
3 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2.2)
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
33.257, -118.065
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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