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M1.1 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Cobb, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 01:49:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 01:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Cobb, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 01:49:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Cobb
County
Lake County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.83667, -122.78500
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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