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M1.2 Depth: -0.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Lake Mathews, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 22:28:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 22:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Lake Mathews, California (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.3 km
Shallow
-0.3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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