M 4.1 - 2 km ESE of Frazier Park, CA
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake happened near Frazier Park, California, on July 12, 2026. The quake occurred at a depth of about 13 kilometers (8.13 miles) to the east-southeast of the park.
An earthquake with a strength of 4.1 was felt near Frazier Park in California. This happened on July 12, 2026. The shaking started at a depth of about 13 kilometers underground. The location was 2 km to the east-southeast of the park.
Why it matters
Even small earthquakes can cause shaking that people feel. It is important because it shows the ground in that area is active.
- How strong was the earthquake?
- The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.1.
- When did this happen?
- It happened on July 12, 2026, at 10:38 UTC.
- How deep was the quake?
- The earthquake occurred at a depth of 13.09 kilometers.
How outlets are framing the same story
These are the main editorial angles found across reporting. Use them to quickly compare what different outlets emphasize, omit, or question.
All outlets report the event in the same factual way, focusing on the basic data: magnitude, location, and time.
- Angle 1Framing signalThe USGS provides the official measurement of the quake.
USGS EarthquakesProvided the primary M 4.1 data.
- Angle 2Framing signalPAGER confirms the event and provides a specific time stamp.
PAGERConfirmed the quake at 10:38 UTC.
- Angle 3Framing signalShakeMap shows where the shaking was felt (the epicenter).
- Angle 4Framing signalIV DYFI provides a specific time/data tag.
- Angle 5Framing signalVTime confirms the exact date and time stamp.