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M1.8 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Lake Forest, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 23:36:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 23:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Lake Forest, 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 151 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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