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M1.1 Depth: 3.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Sonoma County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 08:54:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Sonoma County, California (United States) on July 31, 2026 at 08:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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