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M1.3 Depth: 18.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Julian, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 00:54:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 00:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Julian, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 141 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 00:54:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Julian
County
San Diego County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.14550, -116.60300
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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