M1.6 Depth: 24.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Pala, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 16:41:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Pala, California (United States) on July 12, 2026 at 16:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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 event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

24.3 km

UTC time

2026-07-12 16:41:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Pala

County

San Diego County

Source

scedc

Coordinates

33.33750, -117.13700

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24.3 km

24.3 km — deeper than 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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