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M1.5 Depth: 19.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Long Beach, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 20:22:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 20:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Long Beach, 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 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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