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M1.9 Depth: 15.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Tuolumne County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 15:56:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Tuolumne County, California (United States) on July 18, 2026 at 15:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 km
15.7 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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