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M2.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Orange, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 13:12:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Orange, California (United States) on July 8, 2026 at 13:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 13:12:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Orange
County
Orange County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.82767, -117.84300
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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