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M0.3 Depth: 14.7 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Maláava (Janat), California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 11:24:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2026 at 11:24 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near Maláava (Janat), California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — close to 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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