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M2.3 Depth: 9.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Fullerton, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 17:37:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Fullerton, California (United States) on July 14, 2026 at 17:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 250 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 17:37:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Fullerton
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.87833, -117.93400
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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