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M2.3 Depth: 3.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Orange County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 06:17:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 06:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Orange County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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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 (15.4 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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