M0.6 Depth: 8.6 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Pauma, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 21:08:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Pauma, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M0.6

Depth

8.6 km

UTC time

2026-08-20 21:08:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Pauma

County

San Diego County

Village

Pauma

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.35317, -116.97817

Temperature

36.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.6 km

8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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