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M1.6 Depth: 17.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Brea, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 17:35:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Brea, California (United States) on July 30, 2026 at 17:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
17.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 17:35:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Brea
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.91950, -117.81683
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.7 km
Shallow
17.7 km
17.7 km — close to 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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