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M1.6 Depth: 11.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-15 02:19:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 02:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Ramona, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 233 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 02:19:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Ramona
County
San Diego County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.11234, -116.84617
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 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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