M1.6 Depth: 20.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 16:49:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2026 at 16:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
20.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 16:49:07 UTC
Local time
Country
City
United States
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.73067, -118.58000
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.3 km
Shallow
20.3 km
20.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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    Distance: 281 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
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    Distance: 380 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
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    Distance: 436 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 455 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 476 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States

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