M0.5 Depth: 7.7 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Pauma, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 16:19:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 28, 2026 at 16:19 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Pauma, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 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 SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 16:19:08 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Pauma
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.32283, -116.96183
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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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