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M1.8 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Riverside County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 05:50:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2026 at 05:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Riverside County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 152 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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