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M1.2 Depth: -0.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near La Palma, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 13:13:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near La Palma, California (United States) on July 30, 2026 at 13:13 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
-0.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 13:13:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
La Palma
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.84867, -118.05000
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.1 km
Shallow
-0.1 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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