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M1.2 Depth: 3.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Vista, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 16:19:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Vista, California (United States) on June 28, 2026 at 16:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 16:19:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Vista
County
San Diego County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.23100, -117.24583
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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