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M0.6 Depth: 13.1 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Oak Grove, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 03:26:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 03:26 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Oak Grove, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 223 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 03:26:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Oak Grove
County
San Diego County
Village
Oak Grove
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.38167, -116.75733
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — close to 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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