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M1.8 Depth: 1.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near San Bernardino County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 04:09:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 04:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near San Bernardino County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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