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M2.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Lake Mathews, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 19:51:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 19:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Lake Mathews, California (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 229 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

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Depth profile

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