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M2.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Santa Margarita Groves, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 22:51:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Santa Margarita Groves, California (United States) on June 28, 2026 at 22:51 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

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Depth profile

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