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M1.6 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Borrego Springs, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 06:50:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 06:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Borrego Springs, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 236 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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