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M1.5 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Fontana, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 05:07:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Fontana, California (United States) on January 18, 2026 at 05:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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