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M2.4 Depth: 16.1 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Cypress, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 14:34:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 14:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Cypress, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 226 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 14:34:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Cypress
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.82617, -118.02333
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 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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