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M1.5 Depth: 23.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Orange County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 20:29:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Orange County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 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 USGS. United States: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.2 km
Shallow
23.2 km
23.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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