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M1.3 Depth: 19.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Irvine, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 14:36:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 14:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Irvine, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 154 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
19.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 14:36:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Irvine
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.74117, -117.71350
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.3 km
Shallow
19.3 km
19.3 km — deeper 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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