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M2.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Orange, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 15:49:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Orange, California (United States) on July 29, 2026 at 15:49 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 239 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 15:49:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Orange
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.78100, -117.81033
Temperature
20.4°C

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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 (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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