M1.6 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 16:24:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on June 28, 2026 at 16:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 16:24:50 UTC
Local time
Country
City
United States
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.90633, -117.46050
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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