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M0.7 Depth: 17.9 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Barona, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 12:26:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 12:26 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Barona, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 143 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
17.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 12:26:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Barona
County
San Diego County
Village
Barona
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.94950, -116.87450
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.9 km
Shallow
17.9 km
17.9 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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