M1.6 Depth: 16.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near San Bernardino, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 11:57:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near San Bernardino, California (United States) on June 22, 2026 at 11:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 150 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.6 km
Shallow
16.6 km
16.6 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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