M1.7 earthquake 23km NNW of Tehachapi, CA

A magnitude 1.7 earthquake struck 23km NNW of Tehachapi, CA on Sun, Apr 11, 1982, 6:16 PM PST (02:16 UTC), 5 km (3 mi) below the surface.

A larger quake followed: M2.9 26km S of Bodfish, CA. This one was a foreshock.

Map

Where this earthquake was located, with the others nearby. Select one for its page.

No one has reported feeling this quake to the USGS.

Reviewed by a seismologist.

Distance and direction from each place to the epicenter, with its forecast.

Within 100 km, magnitude 1.5 and up: 166 in the 60 days after this one and 0 in the 30 days before it.

The first 60 of 166.

From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event ci528608. Read Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC.