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M1.8 Depth: 12.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 17:49:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on July 5, 2026 at 17:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 213 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 17:49:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.95167, -118.55466
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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