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M1.0 Depth: 14.5 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Poway, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 16:13:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 16:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Poway, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 16:13:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Poway
County
San Diego County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.99400, -116.97066
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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